2020 Talbot 6 Pack

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

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.

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

94–96. Barrel Sample. A great success from this estate, the wine has bold tannins and richly, concentrated fruit. Its blackberry flavors mingle with the dry core, promising some serious aging.

95 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, opaque core, delicate rim brightening. Fine toasted caramel, black cherries, blackberry confit, a hint of nougat, attractive bouquet. Substantial, blackberry confit, fresh acid arc, ripe, supporting tannins, mineral, elegant and clinging, shows length and has certain ageing potential. (2028-2060).

95 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

This is a great Talbot, a real success for the château. Subtle and deft touches throughout, from the smoked turmeric notes that lace the black fruits to the finessed aromatics that accompany the body of the wine. Balance and freshness, and a saline edge to the finish that is extremely moreish. Three years with Jean-Michel Laporte as director and he is doing great work.

95 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2020 Talbot is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections open first in the bouquet, leading into a rich palate laced with expressive dark cherry and plum fruit. A Saint-Julien of power and stature, Talbot is fabulous in 2020. I love the breadth and overall intensity here, but there is just as much focus to keep things in balance. The 2020 is superb, certainly the best in recent memory.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Focused and composed with notes of currants, truffles, dried leaves, dark chocolate and graphite. It’s full-bodied, with firm, fine tannins giving sturdy support throughout. Savory and austere at the moment. Needs some time to open up. Try after 2026.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

A tight, focused young red with blackcurrant, lead-pencil and chocolate character. It’s full-bodied and tense with a long, flavorful finish.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

A tight, focused young red with blackcurrant, lead-pencil and chocolate character. It’s full-bodied and tense with a long, flavorful finish. Points: 94-95