Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020
16+/20
Jancis Robinson
Made from old vines grown in specific terroirs, this white Châteauneuf can be enjoyed young, with aromas of white flowers and white fruits, and a hint of oak. It is an easy-drinking, distinctive wine with notes of fennel and garrigue that also ages well, developing aromas of wax, nuts, and dried fruits with lovely bitter notes. Pair it with lobster, shellfish, fine fish such as sea bass, veal sweetbreads, chicken with morels, or scrambled eggs with truffles…
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Eye
Gold
Nose
Fruity and floral, with distinct notes of fennel and garrigue
Palate
Flattering, fruity, and well-balanced, this wine is easy to drink, distinctive, and features notes of fennel and garrigue.
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs equally well as an aperitif or with fried calamari, grilled tuna, goat cheese, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent founded this prestigious winery in the early 1990s, establishing it as one of the top micro-negociants in the Rhône Valley. Today, Bastien and Michel Tardieu travel throughout the vineyards to source the finest grapes, typically from very old vines, often located in the historic heart of each appellation. A real transformation has taken place over the last few vintages: large-capacity casks, whole-cluster vinification for certain cuvées, and, above all, more measured aging have raised the already excellent standard to an even higher level. A sure bet in the region.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
6-Star Rated Estate (Exceptional Production)
About the estate:
A wine enthusiast, Michel Tardieu teamed up with Dominique Laurent, the brilliant Burgundian wine merchant and winemaker, to start a small wine trading business about ten years ago. Michel Tardieu is second to none when it comes to unearthing cuvées from old vines across all the Rhône appellations; add to that Dominique Laurent’s expertise in aging, with his magnificent barrels, and you have a dynamic duo that crafts the most extraordinary cuvées in the Rhône.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This small, high-end wine merchant was founded in the early 1990s by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent in the Rhône Valley. Thanks to exceptional grape sources and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a consistent range of wines with a modern flair. This cutting-edge wine merchant, sourcing carefully selected grapes from both the southern and northern parts of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded its second star this year.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16+/20
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. ERIC E. Posted on June 28, 2023
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Review and comment by Mr. BERTRAND D. Published on 12/20/2022
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