Château Talbot, Ch. Talbot 1982

95 / 100 Robert Parker
Along with the 1986, the 1982 is one of the greatest Talbots ever made. Far more evolved than its stablemate, Gruaud Larose, it exhibits a dense garnet color to the rim along with a huge, sweet, exotic nose of charcoal, beef blood, licorice, herbs, and black fruits. A hint of figs suggests borderline overripeness, but the wine remains fleshy and full-bodied with sweet tannin and an expansive, heady mouthfeel. While fully mature, it should hold for another decade. Release price: ($115.00/case)
Wine Advocate #183 Jun 2009

86 / 100 Wine Spectator
Not what I expected from the '82 Talbot, which is usually outstanding. Dark ruby center, with a garnet edge. Berry, mushroom and leaf character. Full-bodied, with sweet, ripe fruit and plenty of tobacco and cherry aftertaste. At its peak.
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17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson
This wine was served alongside the Gruaud from the same stable and it really was quite difficult to pick a favourite. There were strong similarities of style: glossy, fruity, friendly, open, something almost Napa-esque about them. Sweet nose and real dancing life. The merest hint of molasses and something very slightly vegetal on the nose - not at all underripe though. Thick and rich, long, a hint of marine notes. Positively oozes charm. I defy anyone not to like this.
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