Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_australia Despite the modern elevage that

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

76 ha parcel

perhaps a riper and more powerful wine than the 2016

rather semi-sweet and very delicate on the palate

oaked Chardonnay sort of nose recalls white burgundy

Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_australia Despite the modern elevage that(cherrywood; from a . 45 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). A cool, airy and even spicier nose is composed by ultra pure red berries and exotic jasmine tea. There is a lovely energy suffusing the refined and detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a beautifully long if decidedly serious, compact and moderately austere finale that also reflects a trace of warmth. This needs to develop better depth but that shouldnt be an issue provided one is