1981 Château Talbot
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Attractive and well made, the 1981 Talbot exhibits surprising elegance and suppleness for this property. Dark ruby, with a moderately intense bouquet of cassis and meaty, leathery, tarry aromas, this medium-bodied wine has good concentration and light tannins. It is drinkable now. Similar in style to the 1979, the 1981 is a shade fruitier and deeper. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 4/89.
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Attractive and well made, the 1981 Talbot exhibits surprising elegance and suppleness for this property. Dark ruby, with a moderately intense bouquet of cassis and meaty, leathery, tarry aromas, this medium-bodied wine has good concentration and light tannins. It is drinkable now. Similar in style to the 1979, the 1981 is a shade fruitier and deeper. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 4/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

Quality has not necessarily always lived up to this property’s Fourth Growth status, however there have been significant improvements in recent years, with a sustainable focus in the vineyard, and new winery and cellar.