Connetable Talbot Vintage 1996 MagnumThe second wine of Chateau Talbot, which for the last century has been owned by Cordier Family The chteau takes its name from the Conntable Talbot, whom this wine is named after, an English soldier and governor of Guyenne who was defeated in battle by the French at Castillon in 1453. The 1996 vintage was good for the region. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. 12% ABV Bottle condition, Capsule good, label good, wine
The 2011 vintage was said to be down to the skill of the wine makers after a tricky growing season
On the nose
first saw the Napnook vineyard in 1981 and was convinced he could create a world class wine
green pepper and sage notes
sweet spice
It is savoury and does lack all the vibrant fruit of the 2020 and 2019
carried mainly by the tannins
but wines to drink now rather than cellaring
Tasting Note 07/09/2023 -92 Points
but many good red wines were produced
he planted Zinfandel vines on the property and made wine by the barrel
The vineyard is maintained in such a way to keep the average age of the vines around 50 years
