95 Wine Spectator
This is densely packed with ripe macerated fig, blackberry and plum fruit flavors supported by tar and bramble notes that meld steadily through the finish. Notes of applewood and anise flash throughout. For the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2036. 21,665 cases made. — JM
18 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 19: Tiefes, herbes, verschlossenes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Edelhölzer, Mocca. Dichter, muskulöser, aromatischer Gaumen mit kräftiger Frucht, viel gutem Tannin, fein kerniger Struktur, dunkler Aromatik, langer, dichter Abgang.
93 Vinous
The 2018 Talbot is quite the powerhouse. Inky and deep, the 2018 possesses striking textural richness from start to finish. Inky dark fruit, licorice, cloves, new leather, menthol, violet and chocolate fill out the layers effortlessly in this decidedly flashy Saint-Julien. This is a terrific effort for Technical Director Jean-Michel Laporte in his first vintage at Talbot. It will be interesting to see where the château goes in future years. This is certainly an opulent, rich style.