Talbot 2005

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Tasted single blind at Southwold. One of the best Chateau Talbot in recent years with a striking nose of Doris plum and damson, smoke developing with aeration and then ripe blueberry scents. Perhaps it is a bit heavy handed with the oak. The palate has good extraction, sappy black fruit, nice acidity with touches of iodine. It is surprisingly lush and expressive on the finish. This is a Talbot that should motor along nicely for two decades, maybe more.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2030 01 July 2009

A strong effort for Talbot, the 2005 is more showy and forward than most wines of this vintage. While there is plenty of tannin, it is sweet and well-concealed behind an intriguing bouquet of sweet herbs, licorice, smoked game, black currants, and cherries. This fleshy, medium to full-bodied St.-Julien exhibits a silky sweetness to its texture and tannins.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2020+ 30 April 2008

A deep ruby/blue/purple hue and an earthy, spicy, sweet currant, and leather-scented bouquet are present in this pretty effort. Although somewhat light in the context of the vintage, it possesses good freshness and the potential to be excellent, possibly outstanding if it fleshes out. It will be one 2005 to enjoy early in life.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2018 30 April 2006

Full medium ruby. Very primary nose of cassis, licorice, earth and leather, complicated by an almost exotic note of chocolate. Then suave, broad and dry, with a fine-grained texture and very good palate coverage. Doesn't currently show the lift or intensity of the best Medoc wines of the vintage, but offers a fleshy, solid impression and finishes with fairly sweet tannins for this property.

Score: 88 - 91

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2006

Mid crimson. Slightly dull maroon hints. Straightforward fully ripe Médoc Cabernet on the nose. Very well balanced, sappy, fresh, really succulent fruit. Dry framework - no more than medium weight and beautifully judged. Very successful wine. Not exceptionally intense but a lovely medium term drink.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2024 10 April 2006

Very rich and ripe on the nose, with currants, light raisins and violets. Full-bodied, with big, juicy tannins and a long finish. Almost 95-100. The best Talbot in years.

Score: 92 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

This Classed Growth is situated just inland from Langoa Barton and is very popular in the UK, producing classic and reliable midweight claret. This is a ripe and elegant Talbot with good honest black fruit on the nose and a very pleasing creaminess and silkiness to the texture. Good balance. Very easy and unforced.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900