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Château Talbot Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
This was my favorite in our little ‘86 showdown. I found the palate to be more lively with higher acidity and more primary fruit than the Gruaud Larose. Underripe blackberries, tar, black cherry and a streak of leather down the middle.
This was my favorite in our little ‘86 showdown. I found the palate to be more lively with higher acidity and more primary fruit than the Gruaud Larose. Underripe blackberries, tar, black cherry and a streak of leather down the middle.
9.3
Lee Lightfoot
Super classic. Still massive. Has another 20 years at least.
Super classic. Still massive. Has another 20 years at least.
9.3
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
Great density and power. Berries, spice, a bit of earth.
Great density and power. Berries, spice, a bit of earth.
9.3
Jennifer Brown
Buyer PLCB-Luxury Division
Tannins are still hard, tar-like. Not pleasant to drink
Tannins are still hard, tar-like. Not pleasant to drink
8.4
John Blazon
Master Sommelier & Educator Spire Collection
Incredible balance - smooth, supple elegant.. This is what aged St Julien strives to be !
Incredible balance - smooth, supple elegant.. This is what aged St Julien strives to be !
9.7
Daniel P. Drake
This afternoon was treated to this 1986 Chateau Talbot. On the nose was dark fruit, prune, tobacco, spice and dark cherry. After decanting for a short period of time at first taste the palate gives notes of black cherries, leather, spices, licorice and sandy tannins. There is medium acidity and medium tannins with a very nice long finish. I would say this at least has more life to go a good 5 years.
This afternoon was treated to this 1986 Chateau Talbot. On the nose was dark fruit, prune, tobacco, spice and dark cherry. After decanting for a short period of time at first taste the palate gives notes of black cherries, leather, spices, licorice and sandy tannins. There is medium acidity and medium tannins with a very nice long finish. I would say this at least has more life to go a good 5 years.
9.0Gil Kulers
Definitely on its way out. Very disappointing. Could be a one off bad bottle. Fruit definitely disappearing.
Definitely on its way out. Very disappointing. Could be a one off bad bottle. Fruit definitely disappearing.
8.3Rory Pugh
Low in acid (in the best way), jammy (in the best way), fruit bomb (in the best way)
Low in acid (in the best way), jammy (in the best way), fruit bomb (in the best way)
9.9
Caroline Conner
Still very good, tons of graphite
Still very good, tons of graphite
9.2
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Very nice wine though a bit rough on the palate. Good fruit and nose
Very nice wine though a bit rough on the palate. Good fruit and nose
8.9
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