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2020 Chateau Talbot, St Julien, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedMichael Schuster 90-91/100
Ch. Talbot has, historically, one of the strongest followings in the UK of all the classified growths and, after a period where the wines did not perhaps reach their potential, is back on form with three solid offerings in 2018, 2019 and now 2020. Ch. Talbot is one of the largest estates in the Médoc and its 102ha single vineyard is situated inland from the Gironde River and west of the hamlet of St-Julien-Beychevelle. Despite its size, the wine has always been very consistent and has produced legendary wines in vintages like 1945 and 1982. In recent times, the Cordier family, owners for over
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon 76% / Merlot 21% / Petit Verdot 3% / Cabernet Sauvignon 21% / Merlot 3%
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2026–2047
2026Hold2047
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Michael Schuster
90-91/100
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
90-92/100
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Jeb Dunnuck
91-93/100
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Neal Martin
92-94/100
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Antonio Galloni
92-95/100
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James Suckling
94-95/100
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Jane Anson
95/100
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Jancis Robinson MW
17/20
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Vivino community
4.2/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (19 critics)
92/100
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