Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

beeswax and nutmeg

30% whole clusters and 80% new wood)

with scents of crushed stone

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

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vv Vintage:2007 White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)Despite 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.