I have been very happy with most of the 1996 Bordeaux that I have had in the last year or so.  Most of the wines (except the first growths and a few of the seconds) are starting to hit maturity, albeit on the early end of the maturity spectrum.  The '96 Talbot is no exception.  This wine would serve as a good introduction to aged Bordeaux for those who have not yet had the opportunity to experience these wines.  The 96 Talbot has a nice aromatics and a strong nose of smoked meat, blackberries, and a little espresso.  On the tongue there is saturated black fruit, and modest tannin, which is starting to fade.  The wine will continue to improve over the next several years.  I paid $50 for the wine a few weeks ago at the Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas.  You will have a hard time finding a nicely aged classified growth Bordeax from a good year with 10 years of maturity for a better price.  4 stars.

 

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