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 modern Syrah, full of freshness and finesse!”
“A charming nose of black berries, smoke, dried meat, and open-fire aromas. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Full-bodied and smooth with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant, with good body and balance. A savory finish. Enjoy now or celller.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Aromas of fresh flowers and red and black berries
Palate
Full-bodied and spicy, with notes of violet, black fruits, and licorice; a lingering finish and silky tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
It pairs very well with game and other hearty meats, truffle ravioli, meat terrines, veal kidneys, blue-veined cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2020 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers 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 top 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 unrivaled in his ability to unearth cuvées from old vines 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, 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 exceptional sourcing and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a consistent range of wines with a modern sensibility. This cutting-edge 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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5++/20
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Côte-Rôtie Vieilles Vignes, 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 call for a few more years in the bottle. It closes with a lingering, savory finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A charming nose of black berries, smoke, dried meat, and a fireplace. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Full-bodied and smooth with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Elegant, with body and balance. A flavorful finish. Enjoy now or celller.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes is another wine that truly embodies the vintage, with its medium-bodied, slightly textured, yet balanced style. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, flowers, and subtle gamey notes all define this classic 2021, and it’s enjoyable to drink now while still having the potential to age for 10 to 12 years.
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