Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_australia resulting in extra concentration and

resulting in extra concentration and richness

Despite the modern elevage that the 2003 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes receives

This is very good for its level though I would observe that it’s definitely a creature of its vintage

mineral-driven and refined medium weight flavors that culminate in a very serious

rather semi-sweet and very delicate on the palate

Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_australia resulting in extra concentration and(cherrywood; from a . 45 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). A cool, airy and even spicier nose is composed by ultra pure red berries and exotic jasmine tea. There is a lovely energy suffusing the refined and detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a beautifully long if decidedly serious, compact and moderately austere finale that also reflects a trace of warmth. This needs to develop better depth but that shouldnt be an issue provided one is