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2019 Château Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
For laying down
James Suckling
94-95/100
James Lawther MW
16.5/20
Jane Anson MW
93/100
Product: 20198011853
2019 Château Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux

Description

The Cordier family’s 100th vintage at Talbot also sees the highest ever percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, at 69%. Jean-Michel Laporte considers it, his second vintage, an exercise in “mastered power”. There is lots to admire – the fruit has lovely energy and bounces across the palate. A very good Talbot indeed. Drink 2027-2042.

Blend: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 13.5
Maturity For laying down
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Talbot

Critics reviews

James Suckling 94-95/100
A juicy, fruity wine with lots of blue fruit, blackberries and dark chocolate. Pretty depth and structure to this. Polished and structured at the same time.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com, (May 2020)
Drink 2026 - 2038
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (May 2020)
James Lawther MW 16.5/20
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Barrel sample.Overt spice and cassis nose. Palate juicy and invigorating. Perhaps a little leaner than some. Firm, grainy tannins provide the structure and finish. (JL)Drink 2026 – 2038james_lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (June 2020)
Drink 2026 - 2038
James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (Jun 2020)
Jane Anson MW 93/100
St Julien's largest property at 110ha (up there with Lagrange if you're keeping track), this has lovely plump black fruits on the nose. Takes hold right from the start, with clear tannic build and a silky character to the tannins. This continues the run of good vintages that Talbot has been producing since 2016. Well balanced, with plenty of St Julien character. Tasted twice two weeks apart. Highest ever level of Cabernet Sauvignon at the estate. Harvest 19 September to 8 October. 60% new oak. Drinking Window 2026 - 2040jane_anson_mw, Decanter (June 2020)
Drink 2026 - 2038
Jane Anson MW, Decanter.com (Jun 2020)

About this wine

Chateau Talbot

Château Talbot is one of the best-known Bordeaux wine estates to a UK audience, not surprisingly because it takes its name from John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who in 1453 suffered the ignominy of losing the  battle, and with it his life, which allowed Bordeaux and its vineyards to slip back into French control after belonging to the British Crown for over 340 years. In the last century it has been owned by the Cordier family, and the red wine of the estate has long enjoyed a reputation for solid dependability. It is one of the largest estates in the Médoc and its 102 hectare single vineyard is situated inland from the Gironde River and west of the hamlet of St-Julien-Beychevelle.
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