Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Robert Parker 89-92/100
“Pure, long, with ideal balance, this is a beautiful, generous, and deep Châteauneuf, with a smooth, finely spiced finish.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2008 - Bettane & Desseauve). A superb 2005 that will express itself beautifully over the next ten years.
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Eye
bright ruby-red dress
Palate
Smooth, with a lovely richness, a long finish, and a rich, indulgent flavor with warm, ripe fruit
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
High point
2012
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un steak au poivre, une daube de boeuf, un plateau de fromages (Roquefort, brie...)<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
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. OLIVIER H. Posted on June 4, 2013
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE V. Published on April 17, 2013
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