Chateau Talbot, Saint-Julien, France 2019 Maranges Premier Cru with a refreshing acidity after

with a refreshing acidity after the mid-palate that carries the red fruit aromas to a long and smooth finish

offering terrific plum and darker berry fruits as well as classic Pomerol gravelly earth

with small and tight bubbles

The nose is complex

There is often a discernible minerality as well

Chateau Talbot, Saint-Julien, France 2019 Maranges Premier Cru with a refreshing acidity afterA Fourth Growth of Saint Julien with a large, single block vineyard and a loyal following. The 2019 Talbot is pure and full bodied, with redcurrant, ripe plum and violet over firm, polished tannins and a lovely mid palate. James Suckling 95 points.