Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vigne, Rhone, France 2020 Georges Vigouroux A healthy acidity is the

A healthy acidity is the backbone of this wine

The Portelli family is a historic grower in the southern bastion of Vittoria

Sweet black cherry on the nose

sharpness and lifted bouquet

followed by fragrances that vary between vanilla and roasting

Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vigne, Rhone, France 2020 Georges Vigouroux A healthy acidity is theRipe and succulent, this is laden with a mix of linzer torte, blackberry and mulberry flavors that hold center stage from start to finish. This is also driven by a buried graphite note and flanked by alluring black tea and singed anise, with late mineral and shiso leaf hints leaving an alluring echo. Built for the cellar. Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah. 95 Pts Wine Spectator