Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 even with the superior size

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

White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

even robust finish does more than hint at the cellar potential

This is also going to require at least a few years to further flesh out and shed the austerity

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 even with the superior sizeDespite 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.