Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert, 1991

Like all great wines, Domaine de Thalabert has a distinctive personality that comes shining through regardless of the vintage. I start anticipating the pleasure of that personality as soon as I start opening a bottle, and the ecstasy continues through the last sip.

Still deep and dark after more than three decades in the bottle. Black raspberries, cherries, black olives and those distinctive Thalabert minerals. Enough acidity to keep the fruit fresh and lively. Makes the tongue dance and sing. I have been drinking Thalabert since the 1979 vintage, and this 1991 is one of my favorites. Better than the 1995 we had in December, but not quite as good as the 1983 we had in October, 2023.