Chateau Talbot, St Julien Grand Cru Classe 2005 Tinta Roriz Raul has the biggest holdings

Raul has the biggest holdings in Rapolao

A typical example of Sangiovese grown in Montepulciano

A white wine with a golden robe

orchard fruits

minerality and balancing citrus acidity on the finish

Chateau Talbot, St Julien Grand Cru Classe 2005 Tinta Roriz Raul has the biggest holdingsMid 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)