2019 Château Talbot
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux | 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot | 94 NM - 93 WA
The sleeping giant of Saint-Julien is officially awake. Under the guidance of Jean-Michel Laporte (formerly of the legendary La Conseillante), the 2019 Talbot is a revelation - a classic claret with a new level of polish and precision. It’s all deep blackberry, fresh pencil shavings, and a cool, gravelly minerality that speaks directly to its high-plateau terroir.
The palate is where you feel the change: medium-bodied, incredibly cohesive, and framed by silky tannins that carry the wine to a long, tobacco-tinged finish. This isn't the old, rustic Talbot; it's a wine with newfound energy and class. Neal Martin (94pts) calls it "classic Saint-Julien," and William Kelley (93pts) confirms this is "an estate to watch."
While it has the structure to age gracefully for two decades, it's already so beautifully put together that it’s a thrill to taste now with judicious decanting.
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