Chateau Talbot, St Julien Grand Cru Classe 2005 Sciascinoso Mamede (the unique mountain above

Mamede (the unique mountain above 1000 meters’ altitude in the South of Portugal)

tobacco and spices

Rich black fruit and sweet spice on the nose with more intense berry fruit and liquorice on the palate

Medium- to full-bodied

although highly concentrated

Chateau Talbot, St Julien Grand Cru Classe 2005 Sciascinoso Mamede (the unique mountain aboveMid crimson. Slightly dull maroon hints. Straightforward fully ripe Mdoc Cabernet on the nose. Very well balanced, sappy, fresh, really succulent fruit. Dry framework no more than medium weight and beautifully judged. Very successful wine. Not exceptionally intense but a lovely medium term drink. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson. com (17. 5)