Talbot - Saint-Julien 2022

Alexandre Ma

96

par Alexandre Ma le 10/03/2025

The 2022 vintage of Château Talbot beautifully blends passion with tenderness, making it a legendary creation in its history. Its relatively late-ripening terroir harmonized perfectly with the hot and dry conditions of the vintage. The acidity is elegant and enduring, while the fruit is pure and crisp. Swirling the glass feels like hearing bayberry, cherry, and pomegranate perform a symphony reminiscent of Croatian Rhapsody. Subtle violet aromas intertwine with hints of rhubarb jam, and the Cabernet Sauvignon shines with remarkable purity, exuding the noble essence of Médoc’s aristocratic heritage. The finish reveals delicate notes of tea stems and white chocolate, wrapping the wine in a warm, radiant glow.

Wine Advocate

93

par William Kelley le 07/03/2025

The 2022 Talbot has turned out nicely in bottle, bursting with aromas of cherries, berries, orange zest and petals, framed by a touch of toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a rich core of fruit, ripe tannins and a long, cigar-inflected finish, it's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot that matured in 60% new oak.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

par Jane Anson le 07/03/2025

Chewy but restrained tannins, plenty of depth and character, rose bud and peony alongside raspberry and cassis fruits, this is delicious, a great job from this estate, one to look out for, and to have plenty of confidence in its ageing ability.

Decanter.com

95

par Georgina Hindle le 07/03/2025

Glossy and shiny, with lots of energy to the clean red berry fruit and slightly mineral-edged tannins. Easy to enjoy, this is smooth and round. More direct than overly plush or wide, but with great persistence to a long finish. The purity of the fruit and acidity give this strong...

The Wine Cellar Insider

94

par Jeff Leve le 04/03/2025

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Jeb DUNNUCK

95

par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/02/2025

Smoky currants, tobacco leaf, leather, and chocolaty notes all define the 2022 Château Talbot, a sensationally textured, concentrated, medium to full-bodied Saint-Julien. It has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, building tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, raised in 60% new oak, it's one of the all-time greats from this château and will have three decades of longevity.

Yvesbeck.wine

97

par Yves Beck le 25/02/2025

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Le bouquet de Talbot se révèle pas à pas. Il commence par afficher un peu de réduction avant de révéler des nuances de baies noires, de cèdre et de graphite. Avec un peu d'air, il affiche également des nuances épicées ainsi qu'une rafraîchissante touche d'eucalyptus. De bonne densité, le vin se distingue par la subtilité de sa puissance, par son harmonie et par des tannins parfaitement intégrés. Une fine austérité assure la fraîcheur et plébiscite l'expression aromatique de la finale. Une très belle réussite de Talbot ! 2029-2052 97/100

Vinous

94

par Neal Martin le 12/02/2025

The 2022 Talbot was bottled in May. Estate Director Jean-Michel Laporte commented that he sees it as a combination of 2018, 2019 and 2020, though better than those vintages. The 2022 has a tightly knit bouquet, crisp and clean, a little "cooler" in style than I recall and I mean that in a positive way. It neatly shrugs off the warmth of that growing season. There's wonderful purity of fruit here, tinged with tobacco and light chimney soot scents. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit—a quintessential Talbot, with a little more horsepower than recent vintages but fine precision and structure on the finish. I appreciate the finesse of the tannins and the weight throughout this Saint-Julien.

Jamessuckling.com

96

par James Suckling le 03/02/2025

The aromas of blackcurrants and dried flowers with fresh herbs like basil and rosemary are extremely attractive. Medium- to full-bodied, this has firm and velvety tannins with a tension and focus that I have not seen for a while. Long and chewy finish. Solid. Drink after 2028 and beyond.

Wine Spectator

96

par James Molesworth le 27/01/2025

This delivers an energetic tumble of blackberry, boysenberry and black currant paste flavors injected with bramble and apple wood and supported by a licorice snap accent. The strapping finish is laced with violet and iris notes, while a cast iron edge lends bass. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2045. 24,000 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.

Wine Maniacs

95-96

par Lin Liu le 30/05/2023

Decanter.com

95

par Georgina Hindle le 25/05/2023

A great effort in 2022 with such excellent precision and detail to the tannins and fruit. Cool blueberries, blackcurrants, cola, vanilla, tobacco and liquorice all give nuance and interest with fleshy tannins and bright acidity. Great balance of intensity and finesse with such energy from start to finish. Really quite approachable and enjoyable with impressive crystalline aspects and a lovely sense of place. Tasted twice. A yield of 40hl/ha. Ageing 16 months in barrels, 60% new. Harvest 9-28 September. 3.75pH.

Alexandre Ma

95-97

par Alexandre Ma le 17/05/2023

The parched 2022 vintage melds impeccably with Château Talbot's clay-rich terroir. This wine offers a lingering acidity and pure, crisp fruitiness. Swirling the glass, one can almost hear the "Croatian Rhapsody" composed by bayberries, cherries, and pomegranates. Delicate violet intermingle with rhubarb, accompanied by the unadulterated essence of Cabernet Sauvignon, elevating the noble character of Médoc. In the finish, subtle hints of tea stems and white chocolate emerge, offering the halo of warmness. Château Talbot 2022 is a fusion of passion and tenderness. If it does not develop excessive mocha notes after bottling, it will undoubtedly become a legend in Château Talbot's history.

Vinous

92-94

par Neal Martin le 17/05/2023

The 2022 Talbot was picked September 9-28 at 40hL/ha, slightly higher than other estates, matured in 60% new oak. Jean-Michel Laporte told me that he did a slightly longer maceration than in 2019 and 2020 during its 3.5 weeks cuvaison. It has a fragrant bouquet, well-defined with black cherries, cassis, iris and touches of brown spice. The palate is well balanced with fine weight and depth, the 13% vin de presse landing backbone. Detailed and focused, it has the same mineral spine as Gruaud Larose nearby. Quite long and lively with a tingle of white and black pepper on the finish. This is a delicious Talbot, but it is the one Saint-Julien that needs a little more depth in the middle. Nevertheless, it should age for many, many years and appeal to those seeking classicism in this vintage.

The Vintage Journal

95-96

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2023

Deep crimson. Superb pure dark cherry, dark plum aromas with vanilla/ marzipan notes. Very generous and supple on the palate with fresh dark plum. Cassos darl cherry fruits, sinous chocolaty textures and well balanced vanilla/ marzipan oak notes. A classic vintage for Talbot. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc 50-60% new oak)

matthewjukes.com

17,5

par Matthew Jukes le 15/05/2023

Yvesbeck.wine

95-96

par Yves Beck le 10/05/2023

Belle intensité du bouquet avec de classiques marqueurs de graphite ainsi que des nuances de feuilles de thé, de sureau et de réglisse suivies d'une touche florale. Talbot a du corps et des tannins suaves, aux grains fins, qui se révèlent lentement tandis que la structure acide se charge de la fraîcheur. Un vin serein qui mise sur l'élégance et la finesse, mais également la puissance. Il crée ainsi une très belle symbiose entre charme, énergie et vigueur. La finale, de bonne intensité, est légèrement saline, rafraîchissante et persistante.

Bettane & Desseauve

96

par Bettane & Desseauve le 10/05/2023

Grand nez de cèdre, large texture, nous avons beaucoup apprécié cet échantillon parfait avec l’harmonie spéciale et propre aux meilleurs saint-julien.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95

par Jeb Dunnuck le 10/05/2023

Readers will love the 2022 Château Talbot, one of the finest vintages from this château that I can recall. Possessing a gorgeous nose of pure cassis, blackberries, tobacco, and iron, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and perfectly integrated tannins. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot that’s resting in 60% new French oak, this utterly classic, pure, lengthy Saint-Julien will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and have a broad drink window. Bravo. 93-95+

Vinous

92-94

par Antonio Galloni le 09/05/2023

The 2022 Talbot is another impressive effort from the château. Savory and nuanced, the 2022 its wonderfully energetic in the glass. Dried herbs, incense, tobacco, menthol and licorice all build in a potent, virile Saint-Julien that checks all the right boxes. Drinking window : 2028-2052

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2023

Spice, flowers, currants, oak, cherries, and spearmint produce the aromatic profile. The palate is elegant, fresh, vibrant, and energetic. The red berries deliver lift, sweetness, length, and complexity. You can look at this as the perfect juxtaposition between classic, and modern, with age worthy structure, and sweet, ripe freshness in the fruits. The wine is produced from blending 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV, 3.75 pH. Yields were 40 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting took place September 9- September 28. Drink from 2024-2040.

Wine Advocate

93-95

par William Kelley le 02/05/2023

The 2022 Talbot is especially impressive, and if it fulfills all its promise, it is likely to emerge as this large Saint-Julien property's most exciting wine since the 1980s. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, blackberries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a layered core of fruit, rich structuring tannins and a long, lively finish. It's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot that's being matured in 60% new oak.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

par James Suckling le 19/04/2023

The tannins really are integrated and fill out across the palate. The texture is so beautiful and refined. Medium- to full-bodied and crunchy, with lovely texture and refinement.