Talbot 2017

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Talbot is powerful and rustic, just as it was en primeur. Black cherry, plum, grilled herbs, leather, menthol and scorched earth add to the wine's brooding, potent feel. The 2017 remains a rather rustic Saint-Julien. It will be interesting to see if the tannins soften over time. For now, there is a good bit of character, if not exactly a ton of finesse.

Score: 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2037 01 March 2020

The 2017 Talbot is powerful and dense, but also a bit rough around the edges, with burly tannins that add to that impression. It will be interesting to see if the 2017 acquire more finesse during aging. Based on the wine's persistence, there is a reasonably good chance that will happen. Intense blue/black fruit, gravel, smoke and licorice add to the wine's dark personality. Tasted two times.

Score: 88 - 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 May 2018

Ripe blackcurrants, chocolate, tobacco, and a touch of damp earth all emerge from the 2017 Chateau Talbot, and it's a medium-bodied, balanced, nicely textured 2017 that's well worth drinking. With well-integrated oak, solid mid-palate depth, and a clean, classy style, it should evolve for 10-12 years, easily. The 2017 is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, brought up in 50% new French oak.

Score: 88

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Maturity: 2020-2032 26 February 2020

The 2017 Château Talbot is solid and offers a charming, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated profile. It has classic black and blue fruits, hints of damp earth and tobacco, ripe tannin, and nicely integrated acidity. This is a classic, well-made Saint-Julien.

Score: 86 - 88

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 23 April 2018

The 2017 Talbot offers blackberry, bilberry, pencil shaving and gravelly scents on the nose. Nicely defined it misses a little intensity compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. I admire the freshness of this Talbot, although the tarry finish just feels a little short and leaves you wanting for more. Hopefully it will put on more weight with bottle age.

Score: 89

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2023-2040 01 September 2019

Jean-Michel Laporte (ex Conseillante) has been director at Talbot since spring 2018. Deep crimson. Fragrant with both berry and leaf of cassis. Chalky texture but still fresh and just enough fruit to give a lively finish. Could do with a little more flesh in the middle but it is nicely scented.

Score: 16

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2029 27 April 2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Talbot is a little closed on the nose with subtle plums and blackberries notes plus hints of underbrush, black olives and wood smoke. Medium-bodied with a firm frame of chewy tannins, it has lovely freshness and a savory finish.

Score: 87 - 89

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 27 April 2018

This is solid and structured with blackberry and currant character. Full-bodied, muscular and dialed-in.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 06 April 2018

Solid, with currant and plum fruit at the core flanked by focused, chalky tannins. Savory and tobacco notes score the finish. A touch austere but shows impressive drive.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 04 April 2018

Talbot has produced an elegant, fresh and carefully structured 2017. This has plenty of finesse and rich black fruit flavours with some floral notes and cedar. It shows great St-Julien balance, but again just lacks a little of the impact that has been evident at this property over recent vintages.

Score: 89

Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2024-2038 01 April 2018