Talbot 1989
Talbot 1989 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 37-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork.
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Talbot 1989 is a classic Bordeaux blend from the renowned Château Talbot, established in the 15th century and situated in the Saint-Julien appellation. This red wine primarily showcases Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, reflecting the terroir of its gravelly soils. It exhibits notes of dark fruit, earth, and subtle herbal undertones, characteristic of its vintage. The wine is structured with firm tannins and a balanced acidity, allowing for potential ageing. Serve it alongside rich meats for a traditional pairing experience. The 1989 exhibits notes of dark fruit, earth, and subtle herbal undertones, characteristic of its vintage. The wine is structured with firm tannins and a balanced acidity, allowing for potential ageing. Serve it alongside rich meats for a traditional pairing experience. 90 points, James Suckling, Wine Spectator.