Tardieu Laurent : Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Vieilles Vignes" 2013

Quantity might not be there for this 2013 vintage, yet, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes quality is exceptional! The different varietals forming this cuvée - 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre - give it a bright and dark garnet red robe, with purple glints. On the nose, it expresses the terroir with nobility, in a very classic style of the old Grenache vineyards through vanilla-flavoured, black olive, violet, cherry and spicy aromas. On the palate, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013 is mellow and thick on present yet elegant tannins.