Date of Tasting: 8 December 2014
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13%
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint Julien / Quatrieme Grand Cru
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR70
Web: http://www.chateau-talbot.com/Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Professional Rating: WA - 90/100, WS - 92/100, JS - 93/100, WE - 93/100, ST - 91/100, DC - 16.5/20, JR - 16.5/20, CT - 90/100
Appearance: nice deep purplish ruby
Aroma: nose of smoky oak / tobacco and violets
Palate: Medium-full with moderate integrated tannins. Fine texture. Ripe currants and herbs with a little touch of sweetness. Nice juicy finish.
A charming bottle at its readiness and peak. We popped and poured and it showed beautiful development through out. Not the kind of power but lean towards fresh and fine. Relatively forward. Sweet juice, fine texture, freshness, and attractive complexity integrate well to offer this classic and enjoyable bottle. Recommended Saint Julien for enjoying now.
