{"product_id":"chateau-talbot-saint-julien-grand-cru-classe-2019-750ml","title":"Château Talbot Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé) 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#4 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMédoc Grand Cru Classé, Château Talbot comprises 107 hectares of vineyard cultivated in the heart of the Saint-Julien commune, an outstanding appellation, as it counts no fewer than 11 classified growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally situated on the banks of the estuary of the Gironde on hilltops of alluvial gravel carried by the Dordogne River from the Massif Central and from the Pyrénées by the Garonne, Château Talbot’s terroir is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's true, Talbot is a champion of longevity, which does not stop even in his very first youth to be kind and round, always marked by silky tannins and sweet, very civilized. Talbot has an extroverted nature, he is never inward looking, and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day. It is a racy wine, with complex notes of tan and licorice, deliciously classic without any austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE96\u003cbr\u003e Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e A rich, spicy and smoky wine, this has generous tannins to balance the blackberry fruit flavors. The structure is already impressive, showing ripeness as well as density, which is promising for plenty of aging.\u003cbr\u003e Barrel Sample: 94-96\u003cbr\u003e JS95\u003cbr\u003e James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA juicy, fruity wine with lots of blue fruit, blackberries and dark chocolate. Pretty depth and structure to this. Polished and structured at the same time.\u003cbr\u003e Barrel Sample: 94-95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWS95\u003cbr\u003e Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-built and rather refined for the vintage, with a deep well of red and black currant paste and plum reduction flavors supported by a deeply inlaid iron note, all of which run the length of the wine. Offers subtle savory, tobacco and singed cedar notes that add range, with a savory echo that leaves a mouthwatering feel in the end. Built to cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD93\u003cbr\u003e Decanter\u003cbr\u003e St Julien's largest property at 110ha (up there with Lagrange if you're keeping track), this has lovely plump black fruits on the nose. Takes hold right from the start, with clear tannic build and a silky character to the tannins. This continues the run of good vintages that Talbot has been producing since 2016. Well balanced, with plenty of St Julien character. Tasted twice two weeks apart. Highest ever level of Cabernet Sauvignon at the estate. Harvest 19 September to 8 October. 60% new oak.\u003cbr\u003e JD93\u003cbr\u003e Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Château Talbot is straight-up impressive, sporting a dense purple hue as well as a powerful nose of cassis, scorched earth, smoked tobacco, and spicy wood. Rich, black-fruited, medium to full-bodied, and structured, it's a rock-solid, balanced Saint-Julien that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and age for 15-20 years. Rating : 93+ Best After 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP93\u003cbr\u003e Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Talbot is performing well, opening in the glass with aromas of earthy cassis, plums, burning embers and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a savory finish, it's Jean-Michel Laporte's second vintage at this sleeping giant of Saint-Julien. This will be an estate to watch closely going forward. Best after 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Talbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43202764996832,"sku":"112148","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-talbot-saint-julien-grand-cru-classe_1_22544e2e-95d6-422b-bd5a-eb4d6217c52e.jpg?v=1663884489","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-talbot-saint-julien-grand-cru-classe-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}