Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Côtes-du-Rhône Guy Louis blanc 2016
90-92/100
Robert Parker
This unique blend of old vines—Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, and Viognier—produces a white Côtes du Rhône that is easy to drink and a real delight. 2016 was a superb vintage!
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Eye
straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
intense aromas of citrus and exotic fruits
Palate
Pure, well-structured, and appealing. A finish with a hint of brioche
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with pan-seared red mullet fillets, veal blanquette, or sea bream with fennel...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (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 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 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 launch 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
Wine rated 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)
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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the 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 wines from both the southern and northern parts of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded a second star this year.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. CAMILLE K. Posted on October 21, 2019
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Review by Mr. GAUTIER D. Published on October 4, 2017
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