Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Mon Aieul Vintage:2004 Chardonnay seems to play the

Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004

but it closes down to reveal a tart

The most tannic of the "big three" bottlings this year

youthfully austere and built-to-age finish that just goes on and on

but for drinking over the next two decades

Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Mon Aieul Vintage:2004 Chardonnay seems to play theNext to the traditional cuve, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated, but that's not always a good thing. This all Grenache cuve offers fudge like density and rich tannins but also cooked, dead fruit flavors and bright acidity on the finish.