2009 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Even with years of great development ahead of this wine, I couldn't resist trying a bottle. Lush blackberry fruit with subtle creosote. Soft, slightly angular tannins yet well balanced. Somewhat shy nose at the juncture. Sourced from prime parcels in La Crau, Gallimardes and Esquirons lieux-dits. Telltale La Crau signature garrigue is present but will hopefully manifest itself a bit more as the fruit portion of the palate matures. 
Drink now or hold for another 4 to 5 years for tertiary (secondary or tertiary? ?... I get those terms confused..) development. .. Manages its 15% abv well.