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Talbot 2007

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2007 Talbot has a pleasant, classic nose of singed leather and game, a little muffled compared to its peers. But there is a sense of charm that I like, and it speaks of its appellation origin. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture. It lacks depth and grip but is nicely balanced with a cedar-tinged finish that pulls up short, as if to say, that's your lot. Drink now. Tasted February 2017.

Score: 87

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 30 June 2017

This Talbot has very good ripeness on the nose with dense black fruit, although if anything it is perhaps lacking a little delineation. Lifted blackberries, a touch of iodine and wine gums. The palate is medium-bodied: this is obviously a wine in which a lot of work has gone into. Blackberry, cedar and a touch of bilberry, quite chewy tannins with a sappy finish. This is either going to be wonderful after bottling or the exact opposite – let’s hope the latter. Good effort.

Score: 88 - 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 08 April 2008

This lighter-styled 2007 reveals subtle notes of herbs, black cherries, plums, and currants. It is a dark ruby-hued, elegant, mid-weight wine to consume over the next 7-10 years.

Score: 86

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

There's blueberry jam and violet on the nose in this medium-bodied red, with slightly chewy tannins, a fresh herb undertone and a medium finish. Slightly hollow. Needs time to come together. Best after 2011. 27,500 cases made.

Score: 87

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010

Has a pretty core of ripe plum and berry fruit, with a medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish.

Score: 87 - 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2008

Good red-ruby. Slightly reduced aromas of black raspberry, cherry, licorice, leather and violet. Smooth and fruity, with a rather silky texture and moderate ripeness to the flavors of black cherry and menthol. Finishes with dusty, slightly drying tannins.

Score: 86 - 88

Stephen Tanzer, - 20 May 2008

Very healthy crimson. Light, savoury and a little bit leafy. Sweet palate but very round, light tannins. Not desperately refreshing but an easy drink with some sap. Pretty green finish.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2017 10 April 2008

Intense deep red, good intensity of fruit, slightly floral and lifted, quite meaty middle palate and good ripeness overall, good Saint-Julien for medium term. Drink 2012-18.

Score: 16

Decanter, - Maturity: 2012-2018 08 April 2008

Pretty floral nose, with licorice, cherry fruit and herbs. Medium-bodied with ripe black fruit, firm tannins, particularly bright acidity and a cedary finish.

Score: 87 - 89

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2008