JAMES SUCKLING: "A juicy, fruity wine with lots of blue fruit, blackberries and dark chocolate. Pretty depth and structure to this. Polished and structured at the same time."

DECANTER: "St Julien's largest property at 110ha (up there with Lagrange if you're keeping track), this has lovely plump black fruits on the nose. Takes hold right from the start, with clear tannic build and a silky character to the tannins. This continues the run of good vintages that Talbot has been producing since 2016. Well balanced, with plenty of St Julien character. Tasted twice two weeks apart. Highest ever level of Cabernet Sauvignon at the estate. Harvest 19 September to 8 October. 60% new oak. - Jane Anson"

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Etwas verthaltenes Bukett, frische Herzkirschen und Pflaumen klingen an, ein Hauch von Nougat. Saftig, elegant, süße Frucht, reife Tannine, angenehme Frische, schokoladiger Touch im Abgang, stoffig und gut anhaftend. - Peter Moser"