Château Talbot St Julien 2003

Black olive tapenade intermixed with red and black currants, new saddle leather, liquorice and spice aromas are followed by a medium-bodied, juicy, succulent, fully mature 2003. There is no reason to defer your gratification any longer. 13% ABV.

A soft, sexy, near-term style of claret with a deep plum/ruby/purple-tinged colour, a big, sweet nose of anise, creme de cassis, smoke, Provencal herbs, and some spice box, it is opulent, fleshy, not profoundly concentrated, but rich enough. Everything is nicely balanced with silky tannin and low acidity. This is a seductive wine. 91 Points James Suckling and 90 Points Robert Parker,