Double Magnum Château Talbot - Saint-Julien 2011

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89 / 100

par Ian D'Agata le 31/08/2014

Good bright ruby.  Sexy oak spices, mint and menthol complicate bright redcurrant and dark plum on the nose.  Round but fresh and lively too, with lovely vinosity giving shape and lift to the dark cherry, plum and sweet spice flavors.  Offers a fleshy sweetness that's unusual for the year.  This lovely wine finishes with good length.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

par Robert Parker le 02/05/2014

Talbot’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by an attractive, spicy, earthy St.-Julien displaying hints of tapenade, black cherries and soil undertones in a forward, lush, round, seductive style. This excellent, medium-bodied 2011 should provide delicious drinking for 10-15 years.  Talbot appears to have succeeded admirably in this vintage.

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

par James Suckling le 19/02/2014

A juicy young 2011 with chocolate, berry and toasted-oak character. Full and rich. Needs time to soften. This is better than the 2010 Talbot. Try in 2017.      

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

par James Molesworth le 11/02/2014

This pulls no punches in terms of style, presenting fleshy ganache and tar notes out front, with an ample core of crushed plum and macerated black currant fruit and a long, muscular, tarry finish. A strong showing. Best from 2016 through 2026.

La Revue du Vin de France

15,5-16 / 20

le 31/05/2012

Le cru a élaboré un 2011 un peu plus suave, en raison d'une part plus importante de merlot. Il affiche une jolie rondeur, avec des tanins bien enrobés. Ce n'est pas le Talbot le plus dense de ces dernières années, mais il est délicieux.

Le Point

15,5 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 17/05/2012

Fruits noirs, épices, bouche ronde, souple, bien fruitée, tanins doux en milieu de bouche, épicé. O= 2017 G= 15 ans

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-89 / 100

par Ian D'Agata le 12/05/2012

Deep ruby-purple. Spicy tobacco, red cherry and aromatic herbs on the open nose. Then sweet and supple in the mouth, with flavors of red plum, Oriental spices and aromatic underbrush. Finishes with smooth tannins, a touch of heat and a savory quality. In an uncomplicated, easy-drinking style but with no shortage of flavor.

TAST

16,5-17 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 30/04/2012

Fruité fin et original de cerise, texture fine et onctueuse, tannins fermes, beaucoup de sincerité, de charme et de précision.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

par René Gabriel le 30/04/2012

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubinroter Rand. Delikates, florales Bouquet, tabakblatt, Zedernnuancen, schwarze Pfefferkörner, blaubeerige Tendenzen. Eleganter, lang geformter Gaumen, gut integrierte Tannine, angenehmes Finale. Kein spektakulärer Talbot, aber wenigtstens ein sehr guter. Und das ist hier erst seit 2009 wieder ene gewisse Garantie. Ich habe ihn nochmals auf Lagrange an der Union des Grands Crus degustiert und dort hatte er sogar Merkmale von einem (ziemlich grossen) Napa-Cabernet. Die 18/20 ist in balgiger Reichweite. 2019-2044

Decanter.com

17 / 20

le 30/04/2012

Fine spicy cassis fruit and already showing smooth and elegant ripeness. It will open early but also keep well. Drink 2015-2025.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

par Robert Parker le 30/04/2012

Copious black currant, olive, unroasted coffee bean, forest floor and underbrush characteristics are present in this attractive, dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged offering. One of the lighter-styled 2011 St.-Juliens, the well-made Talbot can be drunk over the next decade.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

par Neal Martin le 27/04/2012

The Talbot 2011 has a tight, slightly pinched bouquet with blackberry and sous-bois, but missing a little “energy” considering that Saint Julien is one of the year’s more consistent appellations. The palate is medium-bodied with light sappy dark berry fruit. The oak is nicely integrated although it is hampered by a rather dry, very conservative finish. It is not a bad Talbot, but it needs to evolve more personality. Tasted April 2012

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 27/04/2012

With truffle, coffee, smoke and black cherry jam, this medium-bodied wine has round tannins with a short, fresh red berry finish. 88-90 Pts.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

par Julia Harding MW le 18/04/2012

Drink 2018-2030
Dark cherry crimson. Cassis aroma, a touch dusty. Furry texture with thick tannins, freshness pulling it through on the finish. Nice density of fruit should fill out the frame as the tannins soften/clarify. (JH)

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 10/04/2012

This has solid depth, with good winey currant and blackberry fruit at the core, picking up briar, anise and sweet tobacco as it moves through the finish.—J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

par Roger Voss le 04/04/2012

A dark and brooding wine, its fruit is firmly embedded in the tannins. The wine seems to hold its fire, and is both dense and concentrated. —R.V

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 01/04/2012

This is very fine for the vintage with a lovely blueberry and currants and spice character. Full body, with well-integrated tannins and a pretty finish.