Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021
16,5++/20
Jancis Robinson
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Vinous
91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"A Syrah in tune with the times, full of freshness and finesse!"
"Charming nose of black berries, smoke, dried meat, and fireplace. Medium body with fine tannins. Full-bodied and smooth with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Flavorful finish. Enjoy now or cellar." (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Aromas of fresh flowers and red and black fruits
Mouth
Full-bodied and spicy, with notes of violet, black fruit, and licorice, a lingering finish, and silky tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game and other strong-flavored meats, truffle ravioli, meat terrines, veal kidneys, blue cheeses, etc.
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
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 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 (2022 guide) 16,5++/20
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021, with its deep purple color, has an alcohol content of 13%. Ripe red fruits, cedar, licorice, and hints of meat are all prominent. 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 the bottle. It closes with a persistent, savory finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Charming nose of black berries, smoke, dried meat, and fireplace smoke. Medium body with fine tannins. Full-bodied and smooth with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Savory finish. Enjoy now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About wine:
The Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021 is another wine that is well within the vintage, with its medium-bodied, slightly textured but balanced style. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, flowers, and subtle game notes all define this classic 2021, and it is enjoyable to drink now while also having the potential to age for 10 to 12 years.
ESTATE PRICE
74
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