A red with a solid core of blueberry and currant aromas, spices too. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a balanced finish. Very pretty. 92-95 points, James Suckling for The Wine Spectator, Online March 25, 2010.
This is the most impressive Talbot since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals an opaque plum/garnet/purple color as well as knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, licorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in its exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.) 92-94 points Robert Parkers Wine Advocate # 188 (Apr 2010).
Ruby red with inky highlights. Floral and perfumed on the nose, displaying delicate red berry and red cherry aromas. Then muscular and a little monolithic on the palate, with flavors of red cherry, bell pepper and cedar that are currently a bit camouflaged by sweet oak. Finishes youthfully tight but pure and long, with plenty of tongue-dusting tannins and pretty black pepper and mineral elements. 88-91 points Ian D'Agata Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, (May/Jun 10). | 
