Château Talbot 2025
St-Julien 4ème Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£216.00
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Arriving: Mid 2028
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: 13.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2032 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2045 |
| Grapes: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot | |
Critic scores
91-93 RP, 93-95 NM, 92-94+ AG, 95-96 JS, 92-94 JD, 92-94 LPB, 93 JA, 94-96 DB
Critic reviews
"Bright and harmonious, the 2025 Talbot wafts from the glass with aromas of mulberries, violet, cassis, dark cherries and spice, framed by well-integrated oak. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s concentrated and dense, built around a massive core of fruit framed by structured, youthful tannins and concludes with a somewhat firm, gently bitter finish. It's a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot."
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2025 Talbot contains the highest ever Petit Verdot (9%) this year due to more generous yields. Picked from September 5 to 22, a little quicker than expected as Laporte spotted some botrytis, at 28 hl/ha, this is matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further."
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2025 Talbot is a huge, potent wine. Blackberry, gravel, incense, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and dark spice soar out of the glass. Huge swaths of tannin frame it all effortlessly. Talbot is a beast in 2025. It needs time to settle down."
Antonio Galloni, April 2026, Vinous.com
"This is good quality, this has lovely power, black fruits, edges of enjoyable campfire and grilled sandalwood, enjoyable clear quality. Yield 28 hl/ha. 60% new oak"
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2025 Talbot contains the highest ever Petit Verdot (9%) this year due to more generous yields. Picked from September 5 to 22, a little quicker than expected as Laporte spotted some botrytis, at 28 hl/ha, this is matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further."
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2025 Talbot is a huge, potent wine. Blackberry, gravel, incense, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and dark spice soar out of the glass. Huge swaths of tannin frame it all effortlessly. Talbot is a beast in 2025. It needs time to settle down."
Antonio Galloni, April 2026, Vinous.com
"This is good quality, this has lovely power, black fruits, edges of enjoyable campfire and grilled sandalwood, enjoyable clear quality. Yield 28 hl/ha. 60% new oak"
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com