Tardieu-Laurent 2008 Guy Louis White (Côtes du Rhône)

Country: France / Guy Louis
Variety: Rhône-style White Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Tardieu-Laurent / Côtes du Rhône

Shows off the TL barrel regime, with toasty, mealy notes and hints of vanilla that come close to overwhelming the honeyed pear fruit. Turns fresh and pineapple-y on the finish, so give it another year in the bottle to knit all its pieces together.