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2019 Chateau Talbot

By Chateau Talbot

2019 Chateau Talbot from Chateau Talbot, St-Julien, Bordeaux

A vintage that marvellously captures the spirit of St-Julien, the 2019 Chateau Talbot is a testament to both an exceptional year and the esteemed craftsmanship of its producers. It exemplifies the brilliant synthesis of climate and terroir that distinguishes the 2019 vintage in this hallowed region.

 

A Vintage Defined by Elegance and Structure

The growing season leading up to the harvest of the 2019 Chateau Talbot was marked by an almost perfect climatic concert; a mild spring and a gloriously warm summer bestowed upon the grapes an optimal ripeness level, poised with precise acidity. These climatic gifts have culminated in a wine of profound elegance and commendable structure.

On the nose, the 2019 vintage unfurls with evocative scents of blackcurrant and plum, interlaced with more subtle notes of cigar box and earth, hinting at its noble heritage. Upon tasting, the wine expresses a rich palette of dark fruits within a framework softened by silken tannins—a harmonious interplay hinting at longevity.

 

Investment Potential in the Glass

The investment savvy will recognise the potential resting within each bottle of the 2019 Chateau Talbot. For collectors seeking to enrich their portfolios with a flawless specimen from Bordeaux, this offering from Chateau Talbot presents an alluring prospect. Its capacity to develop further sophistication over time suggests a trajectory towards increased valuation.

Indeed, the 2019 Chateau Talbot is one to observe as it evolves: those investing now will likely witness a ripening in complexity that mirrors the very vines it sprung from—a serene confidence enveloped within St-Julien's verdant embrace.

Indubitably, among the constellation of stars that constitute Bordeaux's output for 2019, this Chateau Talbot shines with distinct luminescence—an investment-grade bottle that conveys excellence and prophesies a stellar future within any discerning investor's cellar.

Market price (USD)

$490.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

33.33

Scores and tasting notes

91-93

Casting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 Talbot leaps from the glass with vibrant notions of crushed blackberries, boysenberries and ripe blackcurrants plus hints of pencil shavings, cardamom, incense and Ceylon tea. Medium-bodied, the palate is refreshing and nicely balanced, featuring a good core of crunchy black fruit and soft, approachable tannins, finishing with earthy restraint.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 9 July 2020

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