What are the chances- I had the '96 Thalabert last night. Started out
awful light, then put on weight. Lots of game/roasted meat aromas, warm
plum fruit. Noticable acidity, not much in tannins. Nice wine- mature
but no hurry.

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> 1996 Jaboulet Dom. Thalabert - this Crozes Hermitage showed wonderful
> black olive tapenade and pepper in the nose and I kept veering toward
> the southern Rhone in my attempts to nail it. Smooth and very tasty.
> This was from a warm cellar and typical bottles will probably not be as
> far along.
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