2016 Château Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux Large Formats The tannins are of the

The tannins are of the highest level ever recorded at Margaux but skip lightly across the palate and then just melt away

This has perfumed oak spice

it is extremely supple

As the family moves into its 13th generation

and unctuous

2016 Château Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux Large Formats The tannins are of theStphane Derenoncourt has done it yet again with this fantastic showing from Ch. Talbot. We get all the classic sophistication of St Julien combined with real concentration and impressive depths. The palate is full to bursting with dark berry fruits but they are hidden, waiting to evolve and unfurl from beneath a thick dark chocolate heart imprinted with smoked earth touches. This dense Ch. Talbot has plenty of weight with a rich and satisfying finish.