2025 Château Talbot, St-Julien

2025 Château Talbot, St-Julien

This vintage of Talbot has dark, brooding fruit with gravelly notes of graphite and iris root. There is a seriousness here with a supple, driven feel on the palate that leads to a juicy, and fleshy bramble finish.

Critic score
94/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
En primeur info
In stock
£216.00
Bottle
En primeur info
In stock
£36.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    74% Cabernet Sauvignon
    17% Merlot
    9% Petit Verdot
  • Maturity
    Young 2030 - 2047info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Cru Classé (Medoc & Sauternes)

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.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (May 2026)
(93—95)/100

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