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Talbot 2011

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Talbot’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by an attractive, spicy, earthy St.-Julien displaying hints of tapenade, black cherries and soil undertones in a forward, lush, round, seductive style. This excellent, medium-bodied 2011 should provide delicious drinking for 10-15 years. Talbot appears to have succeeded admirably in this vintage.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2029 01 April 2014

Copious black currant, olive, unroasted coffee bean, forest floor and underbrush characteristics are present in this attractive, dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged offering. One of the lighter-styled 2011 St.-Juliens, the well-made Talbot can be drunk over the next decade.

Score: 87 - 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2022 30 April 2012

The Talbot 2011 has a tight, slightly pinched bouquet with blackberry and sous-bois, but missing a little 'energy' considering that Saint Julien is one of the year’s more consistent appellations. The palate is medium-bodied with light sappy dark berry fruit. The oak is nicely integrated although it is hampered by a rather dry, very conservative finish. It is not a bad Talbot, but it needs to evolve more personality. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 86 - 88

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Dark cherry crimson. Cassis aroma, a touch dusty. Furry texture with thick tannins, freshness pulling it through on the finish. Nice density of fruit should fill out the frame as the tannins soften/clarify. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 16 April 2012

Fine spicy cassis fruit and already showing smooth and elegant ripeness. It will open early but also keep well.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2025 16 April 2012

This has solid depth, with good winey currant and blackberry fruit at the core, picking up briar, anise and sweet tobacco as it moves through the finish.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

This is very fine for the vintage with a lovely blueberry and currants and spice character. Full body, with well-integrated tannins and a pretty finish.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012