In the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, I have read at least two scholars indicating that although there do not appear to be many al-Qaeda operatives in Afghanistan and the movement's members are at this point scattered in several nations, those in al-Qaeda who followed the guidance of Osama bin Laden saw the Taliban as a very special asset for several reasons, including their emphasis on Sharia law.
Lugar discusses al-Qaeda's relationship with the Taliban post-bin Laden's death.
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