Chateau Talbot 2000

 This was a strong performance (better than my original notes suggested) by the 2000 Talbot. Close to full maturity, it exhibits a dense ruby/plum/purple colour and a subtle herbaceousness intermixed with smoked meats, black currants, liquorice, cedar, and foresty notes. Rich and full-bodied with light tannins, and a slightly richer, savoury, broader, deeper style than I remember, it should drink well for 10-15 years.

93  Wine Advocate

Deep in colour, it has a Burgundian bouquet with pastille-like raspberry and cranberry fruit laced with tobacco and cedar. With time in the glass, it becomes more floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied and softer in texture than other millennial Left Bank wines. Dorset plum intermingles with boysenberry with a touch of vanilla, though it feels quite backward on the finish (redeemed by appealing smoothness.) Good length here and fine potential. Tasted at the centenary Château Talbot vertical at the property.

91  Vinous