CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985
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1985

CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1985

Wine 1985 4ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien
85-89 / 100 Rated by 5 experts

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92 / 100
Cellar Tracker April - 2024
Cellar Tracker
The 1985 Talbot is softly fading, the full, fleshy ripe fruit which was so front and centre a decade ago now blending into the more delicate redcurrant jelly notes that often characterise Talbot with age. Cedar, unsmoked cigar, and a touch of capsicum round out the nose, a hint of Brett present but not obscuring. This is an enjoyable drink now and I don't find the stuffing of the really great vintages at Talbot that suggest this will live a very long life.
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90 / 100
Wine Spectator October - 1994
Wine Spectator
Big, ripe, raisiny, earthy fruit bomb. Full-bodied with loads of flavour and tannins. Long and rich.
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89 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate January - 1998
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
The 1985 Talbot is a down-sized version of their 1982, and is now flattering to taste and drink. Very deep in color, with a ripe, rich, berry-like fragrance, this supple, fleshy, medium-bodied wine has loads of fruit, a smooth, graceful finish, and excellent balance.
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88 / 100
Tom Cannavan January - 1997
Tom Cannavan
Good dense colour, browning slightly. Striking cabernet nose and intensely sweet as it hits the palate with cassis and cherry fruit, but loses momentum and quickly fades. Short on the finish, and not enough concentration or complexity.
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4 / 5
Michael Broadbent May - 1999
Michael Broadbent
Deliciously deep, velvety looking; soft, sweet, ripe.
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Vintage Wine  1985
Classification Médoc - 4ème Cru Classé 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint Julien
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château Talbot
Château Talbot

Château Talbot is one of the most emblematic growths of the Saint-Julien appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux. Classified as Fourth Grand Cru Classé in 1855, the estate benefits from strong historical renown, associated with an accessible, consistent and profoundly Médoc style. Its name, inherited from English Constable John Talbot, a prominent figure in the Hundred Years' War, testifies to the vineyard's antiquity and its roots in Bordeaux history.

The Château Talbot vineyard now extends over approximately 110 hectares, making it one of the largest classified growths in Saint-Julien. The deep gravel soils, resting on clay-sandy subsoils, offer ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant grape variety in the blend, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot. This parcel diversity allows the production of balanced, precise and consistent wines.

The style of Château Talbot is distinguished by its clarity, harmonious structure and distinct aromatic expression, combining black fruits, notes of cedar, blonde tobacco and sweet spices. Renowned for their relative accessibility in their youth whilst offering solid ageing potential, the estate's wines stand the test of time with elegance. Vintages such as Château Talbot 1982, Château Talbot 1996, Château Talbot 2000, Château Talbot 1986 illustrate the qualitative consistency and reliability of this great Saint-Julien wine.

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