Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 beeswax and nutmeg

beeswax and nutmeg

White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

even with the superior size and weight this is still not an especially big wine by the typical standards of the appellation but this acquits itself credibly all the same

Bright red

with bitter orange

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 beeswax and nutmegDespite the modern elevage that the 2003 Tardieu Laurent Chteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes receives, this seemed decidedly old world with a spicy, garrigue laced character. With air, subtle saddle leather, licorice and gobs of sweet cherry fruit come out to play and this displays great balance, medium to full body, nice texture and a long finish. I was more than a little impressed by this wine.