Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Côtes-du-Rhône Guy Louis rouge 2018
90-92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
16,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
Robert Parker
"Deeply colored, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône Guy Louis is a blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and a touch of Mourvèdre, which was largely destemmed and aged in second-fill barrels. It offers beautiful purity and precision in its aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spicy wood, garrigue, and pepper. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, balanced, and seamless on the palate, this is a magnificent winethat will be easy to enjoy over the next 4 to 6 years.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2019) A great success!
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
With very fresh, intense, and lively fruit
Palate
Beautiful fabric, pure and crisp
Serve
At 14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled beef, beef stew, pot-au-feu, or a cheese platter...
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
Rated wine (2020 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre from Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise, and Roaix, aged in a combination of second- and third-use barrels, followed by additional time in large oak casks, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône Guy Louis offers floral and spicy aromas, notes of garrigue and baking spices, as well as plenty of cherry fruit. It is medium- to full-bodied, silky and refined, with a lingering, slightly oaky finish.
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5+/20
About the wine:
Deep purple. The nose is quite different from the Becs Fins. Does the Mourvèdre make such a difference? A labor-intensive yet fascinating wine with a much softer texture. Pure pleasure and approachability. A lovely little finish, but the balance is excellent for drinking young or in the medium term.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90-92/100
About the wine:
Deeply colored, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône Guy Louis is a blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and a touch of Mourvèdre, which was largely destemmed and aged in second-fill barrels. It offers beautiful purity and precision in its aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spicy wood, garrigue, and pepper. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, balanced, and seamless on the palate, this is a magnificent wine that will be easy to enjoy over the next 4 to 6 years.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Ms. MICHEL P. Posted on March 11, 2024
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on August 22, 2021
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