Talbot 2020

The 2020 Talbot presents an enticing aromatic profile with captivating notes of cassis and plums, harmoniously interwoven with subtle hints of clove, violets, and the embracing warmth of toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, this wine unfolds with a rich core of fruit, showcasing powdery tannins and enlivening acidity. Notably marked by its meticulous age, it exhibits a refined structure and complexity right from the start. This vintage boasts the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in Talbot's history, reaching 76%. The nose is a testament to classic styling, featuring black fruit with nuanced touches of mint and graphite. The well-balanced palate, reminiscent of Pauillac with a hint of wild mint, reflects a timeless and classic allure. The mid-palate reveals a weightiness and the finishes with a refreshing touch, ensuring a memorable experience.

Robert Parker - 90 Points

"The 2020 Talbot exhibits aromas of cassis and plums mingled with hints of clove, violets and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins and lively acids, it's quite strongly marked by its élevage out of the gates, and it's an open question for me as to whether there's enough depth here to integrate the barrel program and reassert its Saint-Julien identity. On each of the three occasions I tasted it, it left me wanting more."

Antonio Galloni - 93 Points

"The 2020 Talbot contains the highest degree of Cabernet Sauvignon to date (76%). It has developed a wonderful, classically-styled nose built around black fruit laced with mint and graphite. The palate is very well balanced and again, classic in style, a touch of wild mint intimating Pauillac instead of Saint-Julien. The mid-palate demonstrates the weight that was missing in vintages of the Nineties. Plenty of freshness on the finish - this is an impressive Talbot."