Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr. Ensemble suave. Bouche particulièrement agréable, évoluant caressante et savoureuse, sur un corps velouté. Finale parfumée et sans angle tannique.

The 2020 Talbot exhibits aromas of cassis and plums mingled with hints of clove, violets and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins and lively acids, it's quite strongly marked by its élevage out of the gates, and it's an open question for me as to whether there's enough depth here to integrate the barrel program and reassert its Saint-Julien identity. On each of the three occasions I tasted it, it left me wanting more.

This is a great Talbot, a real success for the château. Subtle and deft touches throughout, from the smoked turmeric notes that lace the black fruits to the finessed aromatics that accompany the body of the wine. Balance and freshness, and a saline edge to the finish that is extremely moreish. Three years with Jean-Michel Laporte as director and he is doing great work.

Un vin admirable de précision et de distinction, porté par une trame acidulée bien calée et salivante. Belle allonge fine.

A tight, focused young red with blackcurrant, lead-pencil and chocolate character. It’s full-bodied and tense with a long, flavorful finish.

Würziges Bouquet mit Szechuanpfeffer, Nelken und Tabakblatt, dahinter Baumnuss und Maulbeere. Am festen Gaumen mit spröder Textur, mürbes Extrakt und sehniger Körper. Im verkapselten Finale Schlehe, viel Graphit und sandige Adstringenz. Der Zweitwein Connétable Talbot zeigt sich ebenfalls in einer klassischen Ausrichtung, viel Zeder und Tabak, sandiger Extrakt.

The 2020 Talbot exhibits aromas of cassis and plums mingled with hints of clove, violets and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins and lively acids, it's quite strongly marked by its élevage out of the gates, and it's an open question for me as to whether there's enough depth here to integrate the barrel program and reassert its Saint-Julien identity. On each of the three occasions I tasted it, it left me wanting more.

Exuberant, with generous plum sauce, licorice root, blackberry compote and apple wood notes vying for attention, as graphite and cast iron accents drive along underneath. Reveals a little flash of exotic toast that snazzes up the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 through 2040.