Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia An overtly floral suffused nose

An overtly floral suffused nose displays notes of pear compote

mature and savory in the mouth with honey-nut character

clove and red cherries

This is a great wine and

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia An overtly floral suffused noseThe 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape, which is about 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre, has a deep ruby purple color and a sweet nose of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, Provencal herbs, and toasty oak. The wine is modern styled, full bodied, but has good acidity and enough tannin to suggest 2 4 years of cellaring is warranted. It should keep for 12 15 years. Michel Tardieu, who has exceptional knowledge about some of the finest