Talbot - Saint-Julien 2023

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Talbot has a typical nose for the estate, with open-knit red berry fruit, wild hedgerow and fleeting blackcurrant aromas, iris flower emerging with time in the glass. Not powerful, but it conveys a sense of refinement. The palate is medium-bodied, with a succulent entry, pliant tannins, fresh and elegant in style. This is what Talbot does so well, almost a "less is more" Saint-Julien that lingers in the mouth and tempts you back for more. Guaranteed you will finish a bottle.

Jamessuckling.com

95

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

Lovely, showing good depth for the vintage, with cassis, graphite and some roasted spices. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a long, vertical finish. A blend of 77% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Better from 2028.

My Bettane + Desseauve

93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Forte couleur, nez sur les fruits noirs, corps équilibré, tannin ferme, il a besoin de temps pour s’épanouir complètement, ce que permettra l’élevage.

Yvesbeck.wine

95-96

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Château Talbot kündigt gleich zu Beginn die Richtung an, neben seiner purpur-violetten Farbe, mit eindeutigen Noten, die mit dem König des Médoc verbunden sind, dem Cabernet Sauvignon und seinen Nuancen von dunklen Beeren und Eukalyptus! Am Gaumen ist Talbots Entwicklung progressiv. Zunächst zeigt er sich vorsichtig, gewinnt dann aber im Laufe seiner Wanderung entlang des Gaumens an Fülle. Er ist mit kräftigen, gelassenen Tanninen versehen, die das Rückgrat und ein sehr effizientes Duo mit der strukturierenden Säure bilden! Ein Talbot, der sich selbst so treu bleibt und über viele Jahrzehnte hinweg zahlreiche Gaumen erfreuen wird!

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

Smoky red and black fruits, leafy herbs, truffle, and some lively, background floral notes all emerge from the 2023 Château Talbot, a medium-bodied Saint-Julien that has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and the fresher yet balanced style of the vintage.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Licorice, blackberries, black cherries, flowers, and tobacco create the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is round, creamy, and soft, with a touch of salinity in the fresh, and fruity finish, that makes you want to take another sip. Drink from 2028-2045. 92-94 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

More proof that Talbot is on a roll, revved up and ready to take off. This is a brilliantly juicy but understated Talbot, lovely quality, classically-minded with cassis, blueberry, mint leaf, cocoa bean, espresso and powerful grilled fennel. Great stuff. 60% new oak for ageing, and a generous 54hl/ha yield.

Vinous

93-95

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Talbot is another strong wine for this re-emerging estate. Powerful, deep and impressively resonant, the 2023 is striking. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, lavender and dried herbs build over time. There's terrific depth and intensity here, with fine balance to match. This is a superb showing from Talbot and the team led by Estate Director Jean-Michel Laporte.

Vinous

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Talbot contains the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon to date, at 77%. It was picked from September 13 to October 6 at 54hL/ha according to winemaker Jean-Michel Laporte. Matured in 60% new oak, this has a fragrant bouquet that, like one or two fellow Saint-Julien wines, discretely unfolds in the glass. Quite precise with blackberry, cedar and light pencil box scents, there is a Pauillac-like tincture here. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled, grainy tannins. It’s overtly classic in style, albeit with more mid-weight depth compared to some vintages of Talbot. Displaying fine cohesion and sapidity, this fans out on the finish, with a deft touch of white pepper livening things up. This is a very promising Talbot, and I may actually prefer it to the previous vintage.

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby, purple reflections, Delicate brightening on the rim. Fine herbal savou- riness, black forest berries, dark cherries, delicately smoky, nougat underneath. Complex, juicy, elegant, ripe tannins, dark cherries in the finish, lingers long, a finely spicy food wine.

Alexandre Ma

94-96

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Wine Advocate

92-94

byWilliam Kelleythe4/26/2024

Offering up aromas of dark berries, baking chocolate, plums, espresso roast and crushed mint, the 2023 Talbot is medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a rich but lively core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish. Harvested over the course of fully four weeks, it's a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot that attained 13% alcohol.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

A medium- to full-bodied red with very fine tannins. It’s firm and structured, showing a bright, dark-fruited character. Focused, with a good center-palate and a lingering finish. Really polished.