Talbot other_regions Part of the wine matured

Part of the wine matured in 20

Firm reduction dominates everything with the exception of a fleeting floral note at present

the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

a smectite soils probably gave Christian Moueix and Jean-Claude Berrouet a slight advantage given its propensity to retain moisture and prevent hydric stress

its made from a single vineyard planted in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 730m above sea level and just 15 miles from the Pacific ocean

Talbot other_regions Part of the wine maturedAs is ever the case with these lighter vintages, the oak notes take a greater dominance than usual here they show caramel sweetness overlaid with cloves and tar. It's attractive, but very much at its sweet spot for drinking. The soft tannins and soft red fruits are dominated by clever work during the ageing process. Less classic than some, drink soon.