- Colour
- Red
- Producer
- Château Talbot
- Region
- St Julien
- Grape
- Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
- Drinking
- 2016 - 2030
- Case size
- 12x75cl
- Available Now
2005 CH TALBOT 4ÈME CRU ST JULIEN - 12x75cl
- Colour
- Red
- Producer
- Château Talbot
- Region
- St Julien
- Grape
- Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
- Drinking
- 2016 - 2030
- Case size
- 12x75cl
- Available Now
- Pricing
- Retail
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- Pricing Info
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Tasting Notes
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Goedhuis, April 2006,
Score: 92-94The 2005 is spicy and rich with lots of plush velvety tannins. The palate is chewy yet refined. It almost commanded a 95-100 score from Wine Spectator who stated that it is "the best Talbot in years." Drink 2010 - 2020+.
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Robert Parker, June 2015,
Score: 89The 2005 Talbot is dense ruby/purple, with moderately intense notes of forest floor, underbrush, and black and red currant fruit. It is slightly herbal, medium-bodied, not terribly complex, but has good sweet fruit, and a decent finish. This wine should drink well for another 15 years.
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Robert Parker, April 2008,
Score: 90A strong effort for Talbot, the 2005 is more showy and forward than most wines of this vintage. While there is plenty of tannin, it is sweet and well-concealed behind an intriguing bouquet of sweet herbs, licorice, smoked game, black currants, and cherries. This fleshy, medium to full-bodied St.-Julien exhibits a silky sweetness to its texture and tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020+.
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Robert Parker, April 2007,
Score: 88-90Talbot is performing better than it did last year, although various samples tasted seemed to evolve differently in the glass. Nevertheless, it appears to be the finest wine this estate has produced in many years. A deep ruby/plum/purple hue precedes a bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, licorice, sweet herbs, and a hint of gaminess. It is a fleshy, medium to full-bodied St.-Julien with moderate tannin, and attractive sweetness as well as silkiness. Enjoy it during its first two decades of life. Drink 2007-2027
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Robert Parker, April 2006,
Score: 88-90A deep ruby/blue/purple hue and an earthy, spicy, sweet currant, and leather-scented bouquet are present in this pretty effort. Although somewhat light in the context of the vintage, it possesses good freshness and the potential to be excellent, possibly outstanding if it fleshes out. It will be one 2005 to enjoy early in life. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.
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Jancis Robinson, April 2006,
Score: 17.5Mid crimson. Slightly dull maroon hints. Straightforward fully ripe Médoc Cabernet on the nose. Very well balanced, sappy, fresh, really succulent fruit. Dry framework - no more than medium weight and beautifully judged. Very successful wine. Not exceptionally intense but a lovely medium term drink. Drink 2014-24.
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Wine Spectator, April 2006,
Score: 92-94Very rich and ripe on the nose, with currants, light raisins and violets. Full-bodied, with big, juicy tannins and a long finish. Almost 95-100. The best Talbot in years.
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Producer
Château Talbot

A mark of the significant English influence in Bordeaux, Talbot was named after John Talbot, Earlof Shrewsbury, who fought gallantly but unsuccessfully against the French in Castillon in 1453. For many years, it was a twin to Gruaud Larose which also bore the Cordier label. However, since 1992 Jean Cordier exchanged his shares in Gruaud to take complete control of Talbot. It is now run by his daughter Nancy. Talbot has produced a continuous stream of excellent wines vintage after vintage.
Region
St Julien
St Julien is like the middle child of the Médoc - not as assertive as Pauillac or as coquettish as Margaux. It lies firmly between the two more outspoken communes and as a result produces a blend of them both. St Julien's wines have often been sought out by aficionados for their balance and consistency, particularly in the UK. Yet due to its middle child nature, it can occasionally be overlooked globally and as a result underrated by those markets outside the UK. Despite the fact that it has no first growths, it has several second growths including Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton, Léoville Poyferré and Ducru Beaucaillou as well as the celebrated châteaux such as Talbot and Beychevelle.