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

and I would not hesitate to lock away and forget this specimen for a quarter century

This firmly structured effort will require at least a decade to reach its peak

with notes of acacia flowers

(92-94)/2025+

Jermann, Vintage Tunina other_regions_australia Despite the modern elevage thatThe nose of this white is extremely refined, offering up green apples, thyme, preserved lemons, pine needles, dried citrus rind and beeswax. The palate digs deep with beautiful phenolic texture, a fine line of acidity, layers of fruit and a long finish. Drink now, but this will develop beautifully in bottle.