2018 Château Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux

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Description

Crafted from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, this vintage marks a new chapter at Talbot under the expert guidance of our friend Jean-Michel Laporte. In his debut vintage, Laporte has reimagined Talbot’s character, seeking to amplify the richness and depth of the mid-palate. By increasing extraction during the initial stages of fermentation and enhancing the influence of new oak by 10%, he has brought an unmistakable sense of grandeur to the wine. The result is a bold, layered expression of Talbot—deeply coloured, with plush, velvety tannins and an opulent mouthfeel, exuding dark berry fruits, subtle spice, and a long, luxurious finish. It’s arguably one of the finest Talbots in recent memory, embodying a sophisticated, more sumptuous style.

Drink 2025 - 2040

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Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2018

Alcohol % 14.5%

Maturity Not ready (2025 - 2049)

Body Full Bodied

Producer Château Talbot

Critics reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 93-95

This estate is on a roll and the 2018 Château Talbot might just be the best yet. A deep purple/blue color is followed by a mammoth-sized bouquet of crème de cassis, dark chocolate, tobacco, and lead pencil. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful, it nevertheless stays pure, balanced, and elegant, with a beautiful finish. Its tannins are ripe and integrated, it has balancing acidity, and this is unquestionably another beautiful vintage for this estate. Jeb Dunnock

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

About this wine

Saint-Julien

St Julien is the smallest of the ‘Big Four’ Médoc communes although, without any First Growths, it is recognised to be the most consistent of the main communes with many châteaux turning out impressive wines year after year. The wines can be judged as much by texture as flavour, and there is a sleek, wholesome character to the best. At their very finest they combine Margaux’s elegance and refinement with Pauillac’s power and substance.

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