2018 Connetable de Talbot
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Tasting notes
Plump fruit through the mid palate, slightly dry tannins typical of this hot vintage, but also plenty of juicy black cherry and pomegranate fruit. This was Jean Michel Laporte's first year at Talbot, and the second for the new vineyard manager Daniel Hostein, taking over from his father in the role. No new oak for ageing for Connetable.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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57% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. Round and already aromatically expressive with dark-fruit and liquorice notes. All the signs of a solar vintage, the fruit generous and mouth-coating, an inherent sweetness and slight glow of alcohol on the finish. Fine, light tannins with a little graininess on the end. (JL)
The 2018 Connétable de Talbot has a fragrant bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and light crushed stone aromas. The oak is nicely integrated (15%). The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and plenty of freshness on the structured, graphite tinged finish. This is simply the best Connétable de Talbot that I have tasted.
About the producer
Quality has not necessarily always lived up to this property’s Fourth Growth status, however there have been significant improvements in recent years, with a sustainable focus in the vineyard, and new winery and cellar.