Chateau Talbot, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 St. Julien 2016 20-40 richer tropical characters and minerality

richer tropical characters and minerality all play a part here

the fruit drawn from the original vineyard

Clos de Beaujeu and Monts Damnés

dark red with youthful purple hues

Long bottle ageing before release

Chateau Talbot, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 St. Julien 2016 20-40 richer tropical characters and mineralityThe 2016 Talbot takes a little coaxing from the glass. The almost Margaux like nose features pure blackberry and black cherries, and violets come through with time. You just want it to give you more. The medium bodied palate is a little gravelly and saline, with fine tannin and a structured finish that needs more finesse and complexity. This is a fine classic Talbot, though not in the same league as the appellations front runners. Drink 2022 2045.