66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

James Suckling: 94-95, Wine Advocate: 91-93, Neal Martin: 91-93

Neal Martin: The 2018 Talbot is Jean-Marc Laporte's first vintage in charge, although he mentioned that he has not changed a great deal. It has an intense bouquet with blackberry, blueberry and violets aromas with much more vivacity than recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins and clearly more mid-palate. There is just more body and presence to this Talbot compared to previous vintages, more tension and grip on the graphite tinged finish. This is very promising not only for this vintage, but for the future of Talbot. Watch this space/chateau.