Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Côte-Rôtie 2014
17,5/20
RVF
17/20
Jancis Robinson
" A pure marvel of balance and aromatic precision. The finesse of the tannins accompanies a tight structure and pure, intense fruit." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF) A great wine!
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Eye
purple dress
Nose
aromas of fresh flowers, fresh red and black fruits
Mouth
Fleshy and spicy, with notes of violet, black fruit, and licorice. Lingering finish and silky tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game or other strong-flavored meats, truffle ravioli, meat terrines, veal kidneys, blue cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent created this association of excellence in the early 1990s, becoming one of the best micro-negociants in the Rhône Valley. Today, Bastien and Michel Tardieu scour the vineyards to find the best supplies, usually grapes from very old vines, often located in the historic heart of each appellation. A real change has taken place in recent vintages: large barrels, whole-bunch vinification for certain cuvées and, above all, more measured aging have raised the already excellent standard to a new level. A sure bet in the region.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
6*Star rating (Exceptional production)
About the estate:
A wine enthusiast, Michel Tardieu teamed up with Dominique Laurent, the brilliant Burgundy wine merchant and winemaker, to start a small wine trading business about ten years ago. Michel Tardieu is unrivaled in his ability to unearth vintages from old vines in all the Rhône appellations. Add to that Dominique Laurent's expertise in aging wine in magnificent barrels, and you have a dynamic duo that produces the most extraordinary vintages in the Rhône.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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
Wine rated (2017 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
A pure marvel of balance and aromatic precision. The fineness of the grain accompanies a tight structure and pure, intense fruit.
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 excellent supplies and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a range of consistent wines with a modern spirit. This cutting-edge négociant, with carefully selected supplies from both the south and north of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded a second star this year.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20
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