Chateau Talbot 2018 750ml

Château Talbot 2018 is a deeply colored Saint-Julien Bordeaux, made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot. It shows rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, tobacco, chocolate, violet, and licorice, with hints of oak and spice.

On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture, lively acidity, and smooth tannins. The wine offers concentrated dark fruit flavors with mineral and savory notes, finishing long and elegant. Critics praise its balance, power, and finesse, giving scores of 93–96 points, and recommend cellaring into the 2030s.

• 96 points — James Suckling: Praised for rich blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco, and licorice aromas with firm, polished tannins and a long finish; one of the best Talbots in years.
• 95 points — Wine Spectator: Notes dense fig, blackberry, and plum fruit with tar and bramble, suggesting excellent cellaring potential.
• 94 points — Wine Enthusiast: Highlights concentrated dark fruit, chocolate richness, and a luscious texture with firm tannic support.
• 94 points — Decanter: Shows black cherry and blackberry fruits with cedar and chocolate accents and lively tannins.
• 93–94 points — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: Notes baked blackcurrants, plums, earthy herbs, fine-grained tannins, and an herbal finish.
• 93+ points — Jeb Dunnuck: Calls it elegant with pure cassis and currant fruit, polished tannins, and a great finish.
• 93 points — Vinous (Antonio Galloni): Describes striking textural richness with dark fruit, licorice, violet, and chocolate layers.
• 94 points — Falstaff: Notes succulent cassis and blackberry with refined texture and aging potential.