James Suckling

Ripe redcurrants and plums with violet and other flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins that are ripe yet firm. Pure fruit here. Pretty center-palate. Chewy finish. Give this at least five or six years to come around. Best after 2026.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2019 Talbot is performing well, opening in the glass with aromas of earthy cassis, plums, burning embers and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a savory finish, it's Jean-Michel Laporte's second vintage at this sleeping giant of Saint-Julien. This will be an estate to watch closely going forward.

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

VertdeVin

The nose is aromatic, racy and offers power (in finesse/control), intensity as well as a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy Boysen berry, juicy/pulpy strawberry, small notes of crushed cassis associated with touches of crushed cherry, violet, zan/liquorice stick, tonka bean as well as fine hints of cuben pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, racy and offers juiciness, a small freshness, a good definition as well as gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful finesse of the fat, deepness, tension, a fine grain and power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, griotte, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of small crushed black fruits, violet, liquorice, chocolate as well as fine almost caramelized hint and toasted almond. Good length. Tannins are elegant, coatin and offer power. A very discreet saline hint on the finish.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch