Pale to medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Connetable de Talbot features red and black plums as well as red and black currants on the nose with suggestions of bay leaves, fallen leaves and cloves. The palate is medium-bodied, refreshing and elegant with plenty of lively red berries and warm plum flavors, with a soft texture and spicy finish.

A lovely second wine, the 2016 Connétable de Talbot is soft, open-knit and quite pretty. Silky tannins, soft, pliant fruit and a mid-weight expression of structure all give the wine considerable near term appeal. Hints of leather, spice, herbs and tobacco meld into the dark, inviting finish. - vinous.com, April 2017

The 2016 Connetable de Talbot, the Deuxième Vin of Talbot, has a very light and rather anonymous bouquet that needs to express more fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a leafy opening, taut in style with a rather austere finish. - Wine Advocate #230, April 2017