Chateau Talbot - Saint-Julien 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Talbot is Jean-Marc Laporte’s first vintage in charge, although he mentioned that he has not changed a great deal. It has an intense bouquet with blackberry, blueberry and violets aromas with much more vivacity than recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins and clearly more mid-palate. There is just more body and presence to this Talbot compared to previous vintages, more tension and grip on the graphite tinged finish. This is very promising not only for this vintage, but for the future of Talbot. Watch this space/château.

WeinWisser

17,5 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/3/2019

The 2018 Talbot is super-refined and nuanced from start to finish. Powerful yet also impeccably refined. Talbot is a wine of real character and glass. Savory Cabernet Sauvignon inflections of grilled herbs, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice and coffee all add shades of nuance. At times, Talbot can be a bit light. Not in 2018. Simply put, the 2018 Talbot is stellar. Tasted two times.

Bettane & Desseauve

95 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2019

Grand corps, tannin précis, grand avenir, un superbe talbot en préparation qui méritera peut-être encore une meilleure note.

Vinifera

94 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Bouche charnue, finement articulée avec une trame épicée et un développement crescendo. Très beau vin.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2019

A great St-Julien that reflects the estate more than the vintage - a definite compliment to the winemaking team as well as those 50-year-old (on average) vines that are less swayed by climatic changes. 
This is full of blackberry and bilberry, with a touch of tobacco on the nose. There's good sweetness to the fruit, and although it's not quite as punchy, deep or concentrated as some, this means that it has a beautifully balanced appellation signature. 45hl/ha yield. 60% new oak.Drinking Window 2027 - 2040

La Revue du Vin de France

18-18,5 / 20

the4/24/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Elegant and refined, this wine offers intriguing depth on the mid-palate. Medium-bodied, sweet, fresh and round, there is a nice touch of licorice, black fruits, earth and spice that carries through from start to finish. The wine is made from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, reaching 14% alcohol. This is the first vintage at Talbot with Jean-Michel Laporte in charge.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Talbot is just a little reduced to begin, opening out to reveal notions of warm red and black currants, baked plums and mulberries with touches of sautéed herbs, tilled soil, fallen leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, it has commendably ripe, fine-grained tannins and restrained, earthy layers on offer in the mouth with an herbal lift on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

This balanced, stylish wine is full of a dark berry flavor and juicy acidity. The dry core of tannins is integrated and cushioned by the fruity nature. The wine is already showing its fine future.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

Very attractive core of pretty fruit and polished yet chewy tannins. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a driven finish. One of the best Talbots in a long time.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

92 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

93-96 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Shows range, with cassis, blueberry and plum fruit and a nice snap of licorice throughout. Fleshy, but with latent drive on the finish. A concentrated, solid wine.