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 contemporary Syrah with freshness and finesse!
"Charming nose of dark berries, smoke, dried meat and fireplace. Medium body with fine tannins. Ample and suave, with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Tasty finish. Enjoy or keep. (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 violets, black fruit and liquorice, a persistent finish and silky tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with game and other characterful meats, truffle ravioli, meat terrines, veal kidneys, blue-veined cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent created this association of excellence in the early 1990s, becoming one of the finest micro-negociants in the Rhône Valley. Today, Bastien and Michel Tardieu criss-cross the vineyards to find the best supplies, generally grapes from very old vines, often located in the historic heart of each appellation. In recent vintages, a real transformation has taken place: large casks, vinification using whole grapes for certain cuvées and, above all, a more measured approach to ageing have raised the already excellent level even higher. A sure bet for the region.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 6*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
A wine enthusiast, Michel Tardieu teamed up with Dominique Laurent, the brilliant Burgundy négociant and winemaker, to start a small négoce business a decade ago. Michel Tardieu is unsurpassed when it comes to unearthing cuvées from old vines in all the Rhone appellations; add Dominique Laurent's expertise in maturing wines, with his magnificent barrels, and you've got a powerhouse duo crafting some of the Rhone's most extraordinary cuvées.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
This small, upmarket wine merchant was founded in the early 1990s by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent in the Rhône Valley. Thanks to excellent sourcing and a keen sense of winemaking and ageing, Michel Tardieu produces a range of consistent, modern wines. This leading-edge wine merchant, with impeccable sourcing in both the southern and northern Rhône valleys, has been awarded its second star this year.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5++/20
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The deep purple Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021 is 13% alcohol. Ripe red fruits, cedar, licorice and meaty nuances all come to the fore. 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 bottle. It closes with persistence on a sapid finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Charming nose of dark berries, smoke, dried meat and open fire. Medium body with fine tannins. Ample and suave, with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Tasty finish. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes 2021 is another wine well within the vintage with its more medium-bodied, slightly textured, yet balanced style. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, flowers and subtle game notes all define this classic 2021, and it can be enjoyed nicely today while keeping for 10 to 12 years.
ESTATE PRICE
74
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