Chateau Talbot, Saint-Julien 2016 750ML

96–98 Point Vintage (vintage consensus: 2016 is considered one of Bordeaux’s modern benchmark vintages—defined by a long, dry growing season, optimal phenolic ripeness, and exceptional balance between concentration and freshness).

An historic Fourth Growth in the heart of Saint-Julien, Château Talbot occupies one of the Médoc’s most enviable gravel terroirs. In 2016, the estate delivered a wine of uncommon precision and depth—combining the appellation’s classical structure with the polish and refinement that define the vintage. This is Talbot at its most complete: authoritative yet beautifully proportioned.

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small portions of Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet in the glass, opening with layered aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, graphite, crushed violets, and cedar. The palate is structured yet impeccably refined, offering dense dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins. Subtle notes of tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and mineral undertones unfold through a long, composed finish marked by freshness and precision.
Structure: Concentrated and age-worthy; firm yet polished tannic spine with vibrant acidity.
Drink Window: 2026–2055+

Decanting:
If opened in its youth, allow 2–3 hours of decanting to fully reveal its aromatic complexity and soften the structure. With additional bottle age, shorter decanting will suffice.

A compelling addition to any serious Left Bank collection, the 2016 Château Talbot offers both immediate prestige and long-term cellaring reward. It embodies the strength of Saint-Julien in a great year—structured, refined, and built to evolve gracefully for decades.