Community Tasting Note

tonyvelebil wrote:

Friday, January 8, 2010 - 01 Dauvissat La Forest, 07 Colin-Morey St Aubin, 96 Ch Talbot (Christianne's Place in SF): We initially set about to open a 2004 Realm "Farella Vineyard" Red Wine (mostly Cab based IIRC). However, as I pulled the cork the old familiar scent of TCA followed the cork out of the bottle. Darn.

So, we needed something to accompany the Kobe beef sliders with truffle aioli....Christianne cracked a 1996 Ch. Talbot. Popped it, smelled the wine (good!) and into the decanter for a quick airing out.

This wine is drinking pretty darn well right now. Impeccably balanced the nose is a gorgeous mix of black currant, cedar and pepper. On the palate, again, this is just well balanced and perfect for sipping with food. Leather, red fruits, vanillan spice and a little bit of black licorice with terrific acidity, sweet tannins and a short-medium finish. If the finish fills out a bit more I can see giving this another point or two. For those looking for a "blockbuster" bordeaux experience pass on this wine....Very enjoyable! 91+/100

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