Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2006
Ratings: Robert Parker 91–94/100, Wine Spectator 94/100, RVF 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20
“A smooth, full-bodied attack, with very delicate spices blending with bay leaf and black fruit; velvety depth; great promise. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2009 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
deep ruby-purple color
Nose
delicate and smooth, with aromas of dark fruits (blackberries and blackcurrants) and spicy notes
Palate
Round and smooth, with a full-bodied texture and aromas of dark fruit on the nose, and a superb finish
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2020
Guard
A very opulent, full-bodied wine with a refined texture. The Syrah is velvety, while the Mourvèdre is powerful and concentrated.
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une daube provençale, un steak au poivre, un risotto aux champignons sauvages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2020 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those 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 themselves as one of the finest 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 in recent vintages: large-capacity barrels, whole-cluster vinification for certain cuvées, and above all, more measured aging have raised the already excellent standard to a whole new 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 unmatched in his ability to unearth old-vine cuvées 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 blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong 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 sourcing and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a consistent range of wines with a modern approach. This leading wine merchant, with carefully selected sources in both the southern and northern parts of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded a second star this year.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PATRICE D. Posted on July 18, 2013
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE V. Published on April 17, 2013
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