Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Hermitage blanc 2021
18/20
Jancis Robinson
96/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
James Suckling
93/100
Vinous
"A great white wine for fine dining"
"Tall, mature, opulent, and sexy, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc features orchard fruits and honeyed quince, medium to full body, hints of acacia flowers and spices, a structured and decadent palate, and that rare blend of freshness and richness that is so difficult to achieve." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)
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Eye
Light-colored dress with subtle green highlights
Nose
Floral aromas
Mouth
Fruity, silky, and full-bodied, with a mineral finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with veal loin with morel mushrooms, capon stuffed with porcini mushrooms, veal sweetbreads in cream sauce, grilled salmon with herbs, Brillat-Savarin cheese with truffles...
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) 18/20
About wine:
Genuine honeysuckle nose. Floral notes on the nose. A hint of root—long and exciting. Should age well. Although it is already very good. More depth than the 2021 Condrieu.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
The 2021 Hermitage Blanc is a blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne. It was aged for one year in new and one-year-old barrels, followed by another year in Austrian oak casks. Swirl the glass to discover lively aromas of lemon peel, yellow apple, pear, honeysuckle, and subtle cedar. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with a slightly viscous texture, the 2021 is a powerful Hermitage Blanc with good dynamics on the complex finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Attractive nose of yellow plums, dried herbs, peaches, honeysuckle, and sweet spices. Full-bodied with low acidity. Round and caressing texture with volume and balance. Full of energy with a delicious and generous finish. Enjoy now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Large, ripe, opulent, and sexy, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc features orchard fruits and honeyed quince, medium to full body, hints of acacia flowers and spices, a structured and decadent palate, and that rare blend of freshness and richness that is so difficult to achieve.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. VINCENT L. Published on March 4, 2024
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