Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv other_regions The spicy and overtly muscular

The spicy and overtly muscular big-bodied flavors display even more minerality on the lush but refined finish that is seriously powerful and persistent

This is a beautifully refined effort that is very Puligny in style

truffle and plum character

A completely different nose features cool

This has great potential

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv other_regions The spicy and overtly muscularDespite 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.