Most agree that the best Thalaberts were made in the 1980s, but Robert Parker gave high praise to this 1999, saying it was the best Thalabert since 1990. Having tasted the very good wines from 1991, 1994 and 1995, I disagree with that assessment but still found this 1999 very enjoyable and a good representative of this great Crozes-Hermitage vineyard.
The color, once a deep, dark ruby, has lightened appropriately, and the smells and flavors have become more mature and complex. Still some blackcurrants and dark fruit but also sun dried tomatoes and leather with a top note of lavender. Acidity carries it all gracefully to a long, glorious finish. Full Thalabert personality.
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