crushed rock

offering up aromas of mirabelle plum

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

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

Shows excellent clarity and mineral thrust on the finish

Guffens Heynen, Macon Pierreclos Chavigne Juliette Vieilles other_regions_italy crushed rockIn contrast to the phenolic noses of the prior two MconPierreclos wines, this is quite fresh with its cool array of petrol, pear, citrus and honeysuckle scents. I like both the texture and the intensity of the dense, stony and much more complex medium bodied flavors that deliver excellent length on the balanced and lemon tinged finish. This concentrated effort is also very impressive for its level and worth considering. 91 2023+