Chateau Talbot Saint Julien Grand Cru Classe 2019

Γευστικά χαρακτηριστικά

James Suckling 95 points
“Outer quote mark Ripe redcurrants and plums with violet and other flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins that are ripe yet firm. Pure fruit here. Pretty center-palate. Chewy finish. Give this at least five or six years to come around. Best after 2026. Inner quote mark ¨(2/2022)

Vinus 96 points

“The 2019 Talbot was one of the best recent vintages that I had tasted when a sample was sent to me last year, in no small part thanks to the appointment of Jean-Michel Laporte. The 2019 has a large proportion (69%) of Cabernet Sauvignon, higher than previous vintages. Bottled in May 2021, it retains that delineated, focused bouquet of blackberry scents and touches of pencil lead, hints of raspberry and cedar. Just classic Saint-Julien. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a superb line of acidity. Much more cohesive with more substance than prior vintages. There is a touch of spiciness toward the lingering finish, which reveals tobacco and gravel-like notes. Talbot made a great wine in 2019 and it will age with style. (NM) ” (2/2022)

Jeb Dunnuck 92 points

The 2019 Château Talbot is straight-up impressive, sporting a dense purple hue as well as a powerful nose of cassis, scorched earth, smoked tobacco, and spicy wood. Rich, black-fruited, medium to full-bodied, and structured, it’s a rock-solid, balanced Saint-Julien that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and age for 15-20 years. (JD) 93+ ” (4/2022)

Wine Advocate 93 points

 The 2019 Talbot is performing well, opening in the glass with aromas of earthy cassis, plums, burning embers and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a savory finish, it’s Jean-Michel Laporte’s second vintage at this sleeping giant of Saint-Julien. This will be an estate to watch closely going forward. (WK) ” (4/2022)

Οινοποίηση

Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Merlot 26%, Petit Verdot 5%. Χειροκίνητη συγκομιδή και αυστηρή επιλογή ρογών. Αλκοολική ζύμωση με γηγενείς ζύμες, διαβροχή για 4 εβδομάδες με ελαφριά διάτρηση, μηλογαλακτική ζύμωση σε ανοξείδωτες δεξαμενές.

Ωρίμαση

Για 15 μήνες με 50% σε δρύινα βαρέλια, με 60% νέο. Το κρασί περνά επίσης μερικούς μήνες στην φιάλη.
Τα κρασιά μπορεί να παλαιώσουν για 20-30 χρόνια.

Βαθμολογία

Jeb Dunnuck.92 (2019), Wine Advocate.93 (2019), James Suckling.95 (2019), Vinous.94, Wine Searcher avg.92, Vivino 4.2 (2019)