Talbot - Saint-Julien 1995

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/1998

This wine has turned out to be more impressive from bottle than it was in cask. It is a charming, intensely-scented wine with a tell-tale olive, earth, grilled beef, and black currant-scented bouquet soaring from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, with low acidity, and round, luscious, richly fruity flavors, this is a meaty, fleshy, delicious Talbot that can be drunk now. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012.

Wine Spectator

87 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/31/1998

Very good, but slightly disappointing. More on the nose than on the palate. Extremely pretty aromas of berry and tobacco, with hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. A bit short. Drink now.

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe1/1/1998

The 1995 displays a deep ruby/purple color, and moderately intense, pure, cassis aromas intertwined with scents of saddle leather and smoke. This medium-bodied, ripe, round wine should be drunk over the next 10-12 years. Last tasted 1/97

Wine Advocate

86-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1996

The 1995 was tasted three times with slightly different tasting notes, although on each occasion the wine was very good. Whether it merits a mid-eighty point score, or one approaching outstanding remains to be seen. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, low acidity, more obvious ripeness and jamminess than the 1994, but on one occasion it was too hollow in the middle to justify a top score. In any event, it appears to be a good, approachable, precociously-styled Talbot that should drink well young and last for 10-15 years.