Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1996

Dull, light red.

Expressive nose of breakfast sausage, wilted greens, spice and a bit of iron. I'd guess northern Rhone.

Nice textural sweetness, though hardly dense in the mouth, very good flavor intensity and definition. High acidity (vintage characteristic) still evident, but not intrusive. Smoky sausage/wilted greens action repeats in a major way.

Really interesting, nonfat version of CdP, though I'd never guess it blind.

Day 4 - I must admit I love the aromatic expression here (still), but the acid edge will drive more than a few people crazy.

$30 on release?