1985 Talbot
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Extremely fragrant, supple, expansive, and elegant, this fully mature 1985 has a dark garnet color with plenty of pink and amber at the edge. Fleshy, medium-bodied, and smooth as silk, this wine has excellent balance, loads of fruit, and a low acid, lush finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 6/02.
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Extremely fragrant, supple, expansive, and elegant, this fully mature 1985 has a dark garnet color with plenty of pink and amber at the edge. Fleshy, medium-bodied, and smooth as silk, this wine has excellent balance, loads of fruit, and a low acid, lush finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 6/02. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com
The 1985 Talbot has a delectable bouquet with well-defined red berry fruit, mocha, tea leaves and bay leaf. This is Saint-Julien through and through. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, red berry fruit, Christmas cake and a dash of white pepper. With gentle grip and a persistent finish that lingers in the mouth, this very cohesive and harmonious 1985 comes highly recommended. Tasted at the château with Jean-Marc Laporte.
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.