(93-95 points) Flowers, smoke, cigar box, black with red currants, and an array of spices fill the perfume. The palate delivers its message of ripe, soft, round, creamy-textured fruits with ease, finishing with its refined, elegant dark berries, and a touch of chalk. Drink from 2030-2055. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2025&wine=Chateau%20Talbot

(93-95 points) The 2025 Talbot contains the highest ever Petit Verdot (9%) this year due to more generous yields. Picked from September 5 to 22, a little quicker than expected as Laporte spotted some botrytis, at 28 hl/ha, this is matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further. - By Neal Martin on May 2026

(92-94+ points) Ruby-hued, the 2025 Château Talbot is a beautiful Saint-Julien based on 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 9% Petit Verdot that's being raised 16 months in 60% new French oak. Its pretty nose of spicy red and black fruits, dried flowers, and graphite is followed by a medium-bodied Talbot with soft tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish. I love its overall balance, and it's an impeccably made, elegant effort that has tons to love.

(92-94 points) Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Talbot zips out with ready-to-go notes of wild blueberries and red cherries, giving way to touches of bay leaves, graphite, and tapenade. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a firm structure of grainy tannins and lively acidity to match the muscular blue and red fruit, finishing savory.

(91-93 points) Bright and harmonious, the 2025 Talbot wafts from the glass with aromas of mulberries, violet, cassis, dark cherries and spice, framed by well-integrated oak. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s concentrated and dense, built around a massive core of fruit framed by structured, youthful tannins and concludes with a somewhat firm, gently bitter finish. It's a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot.

(90-93 points) Deep and classic with a fine and dark fruit structure, with notes of cacao powder and chocolate. This is a well made wine along the classic style of this chateau. It will need 3-4 years of cellaring and should be a fine and classic Talbot to enjoy.