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Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021

Rhône

Red

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16,5++/20

Jancis Robinson

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92/100

James Suckling

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92/100

Vinous

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91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

syrah
structured
black fruits
charming

"A contemporary Syrah with freshness and finesse!

"Charming nose of dark berries, smoke, dried meat and fireplace. Medium body with fine tannins. Ample and suave, with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Tasty finish. Enjoy or keep. (James Suckling 2024)

Features

Estate

Tardieu Laurent

Cuvée

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Syrah

Terroirs

Shale soils (Landonne, Chavaroche, Côte de Rozier, les Rochains)

Viticulture

Reasoned

Winemaking

Traditional and meticulous, without destemming

Breeding

12 months in new barrels and a Tronçais - Allier wine, then 12 months in Stockinger tuns

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Purple dress

Nose

Aromas of fresh flowers and red and black fruits

Mouth

Full-bodied and spicy, with notes of violets, black fruit and liquorice, a persistent finish and silky tannins.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2036

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with game and other characterful meats, truffle ravioli, meat terrines, veal kidneys, blue-veined cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)

About the domain :

Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent created this association of excellence in the early 1990s, becoming one of the finest micro-negociants in the Rhône Valley. Today, Bastien and Michel Tardieu criss-cross the vineyards to find the best supplies, generally grapes from very old vines, often located in the historic heart of each appellation. In recent vintages, a real transformation has taken place: large casks, vinification using whole grapes for certain cuvées and, above all, a more measured approach to ageing have raised the already excellent level of quality even higher. A sure bet for the region.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Estate rated 6*Stars (Outstanding production)

About the domain :

A wine enthusiast, Michel Tardieu teamed up with Dominique Laurent, the brilliant Burgundy négociant and winemaker, to start a small négoce business a decade ago. Michel Tardieu is unsurpassed when it comes to unearthing old-vine cuvées in all the Rhone appellations; add Dominique Laurent's expertise in maturing wines, with his magnificent barrels, and you've got a powerhouse duo crafting some of the Rhone's most extraordinary cuvées.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the domain :

 

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

This small, upmarket wine merchant was founded in the early 1990s by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent in the Rhône Valley. Thanks to excellent sourcing and a keen sense of winemaking and ageing, Michel Tardieu produces a range of consistent, modern wines. This leading-edge wine merchant, with impeccable sourcing in both the southern and northern Rhône valleys, has been awarded its second star this year.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (guide 2022) 16,5++/20

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100

About the wine:

The deep purple Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021 is 13% alcohol. Ripe red fruits, cedar, licorice and meaty nuances all come to the fore. Medium-bodied, round and polished, the 2021 engages the palate with good concentration and lively acidity. The ripe but firm tannins require a few more years in bottle. It closes with persistence on a sapid finish.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100

About the wine:

Charming nose of dark berries, smoke, dried meat and open fire. Medium body with fine tannins. Ample and suave, with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Tasty finish. Enjoy or keep.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated wine (guide 2024 ) 91/100

About the wine:

The Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021 is another wine well within the vintage with its more medium-bodied, slightly textured, yet balanced style. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, flowers and subtle game notes all define this classic 2021, and it can be enjoyed nicely today while keeping for 10 to 12 years.

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