Chateau Talbot 1996

Classification	Quatrième Cru Classé
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Talbot
Vintage	1996
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Julien
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

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.