Tardieu-Laurent 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Country: France /
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Tardieu-Laurent / Châteauneuf-du-Pape

T-L has three cuvées of Châteauneuf, and while this is the least expensive, it’s also the most enjoyable now. A hint of sweaty horse blanket may put off some tasters, but this full-bodied, lushly textured wine features ample raspberry and cherry flavors, copious spices and a long, softly dusty finish. Drink it over the next 5–8 years.