Château Talbot 2025, St Julien

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Delivery 2028

Appellation - St Julien

Owner - Nancy Bignon

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. 

Second wines – Connetable Talbot

Annual production – 600,000 bottles

TASTING NOTES

The 2025 Talbot contains the highest ever Petit Verdot (9%) this year due to more generous yields. Picked from September 5 to 22, a little quicker than expected as Laporte spotted some botrytis, at 28 hl/ha, this is matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further. Drink 2031-2050.
93/95
Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2026