Château Talbot 4. Cru classé St. Julien 2022

"The 2022 Talbot is especially impressive, and if it fulfills all its promise, it is likely to emerge as this large Saint-Julien property's most exciting wine since the 1980s. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, blackberries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a layered core of fruit, rich structuring tannins and a long, lively finish. It's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot that's being matured in 60% new oak."
93-95/100 Punkte

"The tannins really are integrated and fill out across the palate. The texture is so beautiful and refined. Medium- to full-bodied and crunchy, with lovely texture and refinement."
94-95/100 Punkte

"Gute Intensität des Bouquets mit klassischen Graphitnoten und Düften von Eukalyptus und dunklen Beeren. Talbot ist vollmundig und mit samtenen, langsam auftretenden Tanninen, sowie einer erfrischenden Struktur versehen. Der Wein wirkt gelassen. Er setzt auf Eleganz, aber auch auf Kraft. Zusammengefasst, eine sehr schöne Symbiose zwischen Charme, Energie und Wucht!"
95-96/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2028-2047

Der 2022er Jahrgang wurde aus 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot gekeltert.

"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschen, Brombeeren, schokoladiger Touch, feine Edelholzwürze ist unterlegt. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschen, frischer Säurebogen, mineralisch und anhaftend, feine Fruchtsüße im Abgang, gute Länge, zeigt Potenzial."
94/100 Punkte

"The 2022 Talbot was picked September 9-28 at 40hL/ha, slightly higher than other estates, matured in 60% new oak. Jean-Michel Laporte told me that he did a slightly longer maceration than in 2019 and 2020 during its 3.5 weeks cuvaison. It has a fragrant bouquet, well-defined with black cherries, cassis, iris and touches of brown spice. The palate is well balanced with fine weight and depth, the 13% vin de presse landing backbone. Detailed and focused, it has the same mineral spine as Gruaud Larose nearby. Quite long and lively with a tingle of white and black pepper on the finish. This is a delicious Talbot, but it is the one Saint-Julien that needs a little more depth in the middle. Nevertheless, it should age for many, many years and appeal to those seeking classicism in this vintage."
92-94/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027 - 2060