“An expressive nose of black fruit, roasted meat, smoke, and dried leaves, with baking spices and notes of a crackling fire. It is full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Smooth texture and character. An elegant Hermitage with controlled power at every stage. Precise and concentrated, it nevertheless displays vibrant fruit at its core, with succulent cherries and wild redcurrants that bring freshness and vigor. A superb wine.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Nose
Expressive and powerful notes of raspberry and cherry, with hints of smoke, spice, licorice, dried leaves, and violet
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with silky, perfectly integrated tannins; a model of precision and complexity
Serve
16–18°C; decant 1 hour before serving
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with spicy dishes, a beef tenderloin, lamb...
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
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5++/20
About the wine:
A powerful nose of licorice—heavier and more full-bodied than that of the Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes. It is then smooth, with a hint of oak. It needs a little time to mellow. Grand and bold, but for now it’s more about the individual elements than a finished wine.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Hermitage offers vivid notes of raspberry, red cherry, leafy greens, cedar, and violet. Smooth and round, the 2021 captivates the palate with its rich concentration and juicy fruitiness.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
An expressive nose of black fruit, roasted meat, smoke, and dried leaves, with baking spices and hints of a crackling fire. It is full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Smooth texture and character. An elegant Hermitage with controlled power at every stage. Precise and concentrated, it nevertheless displays vibrant fruit at its core, with succulent cherries and wild redcurrants that bring freshness and vigor. A superb wine. Enjoy now, but will be at its best starting in 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Exotic cherry and raspberry, along with spring flowers, spices, and notes of fresh herbs, all shine through in Michel Tardieu’s 2021 Hermitage, one of the most concentrated, structured, and textured 2021 vintages in the range. With medium-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a core of ripe, structured fruit, this beautiful Hermitage will continue to age magnificently for another 10 to 15 years if stored properly.
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