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Talbot 2009

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2009 Talbot has a refined, red berry nose with scents of leather, damp earth and light cocoa aromas. It just lacks a little power. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannin, and moderate acidity. Quite fleshy with conspicuous mocha-like notes, although it is missing some depth and certainly complexity on the finish. Talbot?

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020 - 2033 01 March 2019

Tasted at the château and the UGC. A sample taken 22nd March, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon (a little higher than usual), 31% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, picked from 26th September with the Merlot, the Cabernet picked from 2nd October until 14th October. It was the first time they stopped picking to achieve full ripeness. The nose is just a little subdued at the moment, broody blackberry, raspberry, a touch of savoury fruit just in the background, perhaps from the Petit Verdot. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly rustic tannins on the entry, but nice depth on the mid-palate, fanning out nicely towards the supple finish. Notes of blackberry, tobacco, a touch of coca and a touch of pepper. A little rusticity compared to others although it displays admirable delineation. Off-dry finish. Fine, but it needs to pep up a bit by bottling. Tasted March 2010.

Score: 90 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2010

Extremely sexy, soft, supple and opulent, with notes of cedar, herbs, incense and black currant fruit, this is a full-bodied, generously endowed but silky Talbot to drink now and over the next 20+ years. By any standard of measurement, this is irresistible.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 01 March 2012

This is the most impressive Talbot since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals an opaque plum/garnet/purple color as well as knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, licorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in its exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2035 27 April 2010

Aromas of cocoa powder and currants, follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy, berry and chocolate aftertaste. Lovely polish to this. Try in 2018.

Score: 94

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2018+ 15 February 2012

Some development at the rim. Light, graphite nose not without its attractions... Very sweet start but lifted and easy and utterly relaxed. Slightly dry tannins on the end. But very solid effort. Nice neat persistence.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 01 April 2010

This Classed Growth is situated just inland from Langoa Barton and is very popular in the UK, producing classic and reliable midweight claret. 65CS 30M 5PV. 48/ha. 55% new oak. Light, distinctive nose of black fruit and savoury notes. Moderate weight of black fruit, and soft texture and a dry, savoury finish.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010