The 1996 Crozes-Hermitage Thalabert may merit an outstanding score. The wine possesses a dense, saturated purple color, crisp, tangy, blackberry, prune, and cassis aromas buttressed by the vintage's tell-tale acidity, outstanding extract, purity, and richness, and a medium-bodied, long finish. It will be at its finest between 2000-2014. Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700