Château Talbot: Every vintage from 2000 to 2017 tasted

Soft, blueberry and brambled autumn fruit – a definite hedgerow feel. This has expectedly soft tannins at this stage, moving into tertiary territory. Certainly an...

Colour-wise this wine has held itself together a little more than the 2000 vintage. The higher acidity could be down to the cooler nights in...

This starts off well, with a cassis fruit expression and some clear lift, however it slides through the mid-palate rather than expanding in the mouth....

This wine has clear indications of a hot year, with some exotic dried fig notes and rich leather. Attractive in many ways, this has a...

This vintage presents a clear deepening of colour, switching from tertiary to a plump and rich ruby. 2004 was not the easiest vintage in Bordeaux,...

Once again the 2005 vintage works its magic, and this is a standout wine. Menthol and fresh mint leaf notes are set against liquorice and...

After almost two decades, the dazzling 2006 Talbot is entering its window of maturity. Gorgeous aromatics suck you in and the palate does not disappoint....

As is ever the case with these lighter vintages, the oak notes take a greater dominance than usual – here they show caramel sweetness overlaid...

Deep in colour, just hitting that 10-year mark. It could begin to be drunk now, but equally it could also stay teetering on the brink...

A hint of brick colour at the edge belies the youthfulness of the gorgeous 2009 Talbot. Succulent black fruit sits on a firm but suave...

Rich, vibrant nose. Milk chocolate, cherries and soft floral scents. Bouncy and grippy. A lovely bright aspect but with quite a serious, streamlined core so...

2011 was a classical vintage that was extremely dry, often overshadowed by the two previous years. But this is well balanced with clear intensity –...

Scented, plummy bouquet and attractive sweet fruit with plenty of charm. A wine that is uncomplicated but enjoyable to drink.

Here the lovely cedar nose draws you in and leads to an elegant combination of dark fruit and mature, leather-like nuances. The tannins are not...

The gentle 2015 Talbot shows the charms of claret. Not a powerhouse, it caresses the palette. Its restraint and elegance are the epitome of Talbot....

Good intensity and richness with earthy, leafy notes and integrated structure. Cumin, dark chocolate, toasted spice and black fruit provide balance, supported by soft tannins.

Complex aromas of intense blackcurrant, dark cherries, plums and hints of chocolate, violet and leafy notes. Generous and appealing, showing tension and precision with slightly...