Chateau Talbot 1996

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (89)

I tasted this wine three times in January, rating it 88, 89, and 90 with similar tasting notes. The wine is close to being outstanding, exhibiting a saturated dark ruby color, and excellent aromatics, consisting of black fruits intermixed with licorice, dried herbs, and roasted meat smells. It is full, with impressive extract, a fleshy texture, low acidity, excellent purity, and a long, deep, chewy finish. This 1996 will be drinkable at a young age, yet keep for 15-20 years.

Winespectator (90)

Pretty aromas of berries and wet earth. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long aftertaste of mineral and spice.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.