oak aging remains a hallmark of the tardieu-laurent style, but it seems to fit with the 2010s from châteauneuf-du-pape. toasted coconut, vanilla and plum pudding notes work together to give almost the impression of dessert in a glass, despite the wine's dry nature. it's full bodied, richly textured and slightly warm on the finish yet surprisingly elegant. drink now–2020.
Vieilles Vignes