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2020 Château Talbot

Sale price$75.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

Château Talbot 2020 highlights the structured yet approachable style of Saint-Julien. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and tobacco lead to a medium-bodied palate with firm tannins and a finish marked by classic Médoc minerality.


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Critic Reviews
96

The long and polished 2020 Talbot leads with great fragrance followed by black fruit notes and even a hint of tar. Overall, it is less muscular, but still concentrated, and more refined than the densely paced 2018, conveying a classic St-Julien temperament. Its suaveness makes it surprisingly approachable even now. The energy and refinement of the 2020, like the 2019, make one wonder whether Laporte consciously turned down the volume after the massive 2018.

Decanter
95

Exuberant, with generous plum sauce, licorice root, blackberry compote and apple wood notes vying for attention, as graphite and cast iron accents drive along underneath. Reveals a little flash of exotic toast that snazzes up the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 through 2040. 18,000 cases made, 1,400 cases imported.

Wine Spectator
95

Spicy, structured and dense, this is a complex, smoky and powerful wine. With polished fruit and structure, it comes from an increasingly impressive estate. Drink the wine from 2027.

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2020 Château Talbot
2020 Château Talbot Sale price$75.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

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The Estate

Château Talbot is a prestigious Fourth Growth estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. The château, named after Connétable Talbot, an English warrior defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453, is one of the largest estates in the Médoc. It encompasses 110 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

1974 Château Talbot 1974
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1974

Drainage Defies Rain

Challenging rains through harvest tested Saint-Julien, though Talbot's gravel soils provided crucial drainage during the difficult conditions. The fourth growth's strategic position near the Gironde offered some protection from the season's erratic weather patterns. Early picking proved essential, while rigorous selection preserved the estate's classic character despite vintage pressures.

2019 Château Talbot 2019
2019
2019

A Collector’s Treasure

The impériale format elevates the grandeur of Château Talbot’s 2019 vintage. Its bold yet refined profile is perfectly preserved for long-term enjoyment.

2020 Château Talbot 2020
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2020

Saint-Julien Heat Peaks Early

The warm growing season in Saint-Julien demanded precise harvest timing at Talbot's 110-hectare estate. The château's century-old vines and deep gravel soils helped maintain equilibrium through summer drought conditions. The wine displays the vintage's ripe profile while preserving Saint-Julien's classic graphite and cassis character.

2021 Château Talbot 2021
2021
2021

Talbot's Triumph Over Adversity

The 2021 growing season at Château Talbot was marked by spring frosts, a cool and wet summer, and increased disease pressure. Despite these challenges, the estate's meticulous vineyard management and rigorous selection process ensured only the best fruit made it into the grand vin. The well-drained gravelly soils of Saint-Julien played a crucial role in maintaining quality, contributing to the wine's characteristic elegance and structure.

2024 Château Talbot (En Primeur) 2024
2024
2024

Power and Precision in Balance

2024’s temperate conditions allowed for full ripeness without excess, giving Talbot both strength and finesse. Cabernet shows drive and clarity, with balanced oak integration. A structured, classically styled Saint-Julien.

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