Talbot - Saint-Julien 2021

Vinous

93

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Talbot is an absolutely gorgeous wine. Aromatic, layered and impeccably balanced, Talbot is simply exquisite in 2021. Sweet pipe tobacco, incense, dried flowers, mint, licorice and blue-toned fruits are some of the notes that grace this super-ref

Vinous

93

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Talbot is an absolutely gorgeous wine. Aromatic, layered and impeccably balanced, Talbot is simply exquisite in 2021. Sweet pipe tobacco, incense, dried flowers, mint, licorice and blue-toned fruits are some of the notes that grace this super-refined Saint-Julien. All the elements are so well balanced. The floral, effusive finish is so inviting.

Wine Advocate

88

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Talbot offers up aromas of black fruits, licorice and toasty oak, followed by a medium-bodied palate with a fleshy attack that segues into a concentrated but also somewhat firm, angular palate. It will require a bit of patience. 88+

Wine Spectator

92

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Offers a solid core of crushed plum and black currant fruit, underscored by savory and tobacco accents and a light sanguine edge. Possesses just enough flesh to stave off the vintage's grainy side as a late iron note echoes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2035. 22,000 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.  –JM

matthewjukes.com

17,5

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Everything about this wine is on the edge. The fruit is classically Talbot-shaped, but there is just a tiny hint of sourness. Herbal elements and firm oak notes indeed challenge the senses but just about remain balanced. The finish is a little raw and raggedy, but it somehow holds itself together. While I don’t doubt that many of the constituent parts will even out, I think that there will always be a slight coarseness here that will not assimilate into the wine's core, which means it will not reach the true balance or silkiness that it is looking for. 17.5

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A fruity and attractive 2021 with currant and berry aromas and flavors. Hints of citrus. Medium body. Fresh finish.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The 2021 Château Talbot is another solid Saint-Julien, an appellation that excelled in the vintage. Giving up lots of red and black fruits, leather, dried flowers, and some loamy earth notes, it's medium-bodied, has good mid-palate depth, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It should be an outstanding wine.

Bettane & Desseauve

94-95

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Robe bleu noir, notes réglissées de cabernet mûr, ensemble précis et parfaitement formé, soutien tannique ferme sans sécheresse, excellente prise de bois. Strict et charmeur en même temps. Bref, exactement ce qu’on attend. Grand avenir pour un prix encore raisonnable à ce niveau de qualité et de prestige. 71 % cabernet-sauvignon, 24 % merlot, 5 % petit verdot.

The Vintage Journal

89-90

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Roasted chestnut, black cherry, blackcurrant aromas with tobacco leaf notes. Bittersweet palate with blackcurrant, chinotto, slightly leafy notes, fine bitter/ al dente tannins and some savoury oak notes. Finishes chalky firm. Acidity pronounced at the finish. 71% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 5% petit verdot. 15 months in around 50–60% new French oak. 12% alc

Alexandre Ma

92-94

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

Talbot presents some amazing roundness this year. The mild sweetness on the finish fabricates a chubby and plumpy mouthfeel, as if savoring a piece of tofu. It is very different from the crispy and lean style of the previous vintages. For a vintage not overwhelmingly aromatic, Talbot manages to integrate the secents of peony blossom, red mulberry, and black tea into its body, a presentation as clear and bright as the trickling stream. A classic representation of an elegant Saint-Julien 2021. Talbot ????????,????????????????????????,?????????????,???????????????????????????????,Talbot?????????????????????????,????????????????2021?????Saint-Julien??????

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Medium-bodied, soft, round, and easily drinkable in its youth, the wine is focused on its vibrant, earthy core of spicy, fresh, red and black currants along with green, leafy herbs. The wine is produced from blending 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. 12.8% ABV. Drink from 2024-2040. 89-91

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Talbot, the Saint-Julien stalwart now under the aegis of Jean-Michel Laporte for several years, was picked from September 27 to October 11 at 44hL/ha and matured in 60% new oak, the alcohol registering 12.8%. It has a clean, focused and correct bouquet, hints of blood orange and graphite surfacing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry. This feels cohesive and smooth, delivering moderate depth and a touch of licorice toward the finish. I would have just liked a little more on the aftertaste. (12.8% alcohol)

Vinous

91-93

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Talbot is impeccable. Soft and inviting, the 2021 is absolutely charming. Red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, mint and spice are front and center. Although pretty easygoing in style, the 2021 is beautifully balanced and is not penalized by some of the rougher edges that have been an issue in the past. If the 2021 is an indication of where the estate is heading, that direction appears to be quite positive.

vvwine

91-93

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Rubinrot. Leicht animalisch im Duft, dazu dunkle und rote Beerenfrucht, Gewürze, Tabak. Im Gaumen cremig und rund im Auftakt, schlanker bis mittlerer Körper, nicht überbordende Gerbstoffe, man hat hier die Balance zwischen Struktur und Frucht gut hingekriegt. Rotfruchtiger Abgang. Ein Wein, der relativ früh Spass machen dürfte. 2026-2038+ (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB)

Anthocyanes

90

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Dégusté à plusieurs reprises (5 fois), Ch. Talbot étonne cette année par son côté un peu vert avec des notes de fruits noirs et d'épices. La bouche est légère à moyennement dense avec une trame tannique imposante, de la fraicheur et une finale légèrement asséchante. Attendons les élevages avant de poser un jugement définitif d'autant que les échantillons avaient une durée de vie très longue ce qui en primeurs ne facilite par l'appréciation.

Wine Advocate

91-92

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The 2021 Talbot is promising, exhibiting aromas of wild berries, cherries, cigar wrapper and sweet spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety palate that's bright and seamless, with an enveloping, charming profile despite analytically rather high levels of polyphenols. This is a fine effort that reminds Jean-Michel Laporte of the 2001 vintage in style—though the 2021 will benefit from all the improvements that the last two decades have witnessed at this address. Tasted four times. (91 - 92)+