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"
“Grand, mature, opulent, and sexy, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc features orchard fruits and honeyed quince, a medium- to full-bodied profile, hints of acacia blossoms 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 color with subtle green highlights
Nose
Floral aromas
Palate
Fruity, silky, and full-bodied, with a mineral finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a veal cutlet with morels, a capon stuffed with porcini mushrooms, veal sweetbreads in cream sauce, grilled salmon with herbs, or a Brillat-Savarin with truffles...
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) 18/20
About the wine:
A distinct honeysuckle aroma. Floral notes on the nose. A hint of earthiness—long and exciting. Should age well, though it’s already quite lovely. More depth than the 2021 Condrieu.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Hermitage Blanc is a blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne. It was aged for one year in new and one-use barrels, followed by another year in Austrian oak casks. Swirl the glass to reveal lively aromas of lemon zest, yellow apple, pear, honeysuckle, and a subtle hint of cedar. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with a slightly viscous texture, the 2021 is a powerful Hermitage Blanc with good momentum on its complex finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A lovely nose of yellow plums, dried herbs, peaches, honeysuckle, and sweet spices. Full-bodied with low acidity. A round, velvety texture with body and balance. Full of energy with a delicious, generous finish. Enjoy now or celller.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Rich, full-bodied, opulent, and sexy, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc features orchard fruits and honeyed quince, a medium- to full-bodied profile, hints of acacia blossoms and spices, a structured and decadent palate, and that rare blend of freshness and richness that is so difficult to achieve.