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Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes 2013
Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes 2013

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes 2013

Vacqueyras|Red wine
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4.3/5 (3 customers)

14/20

RVF

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

17/20

Jancis Robinson

89-92/100

Robert Parker

“A blend of Grenache and Syrah, aged in one-time-use barrels, the 2013 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes is another gem from the 2013 vintage. Offering sublime purity of black and blue fruits, violets, and spices, it impresses on the palate with its rich, full-bodied character, roundness, supple texture, concentration, and juicy acidity. We appreciate its fruitiness and approachable texture. It should age gracefully.” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Tardieu Laurent

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2013

Designation

Vacqueyras

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

Regions

pebble and sand soils in the following areas: Les Grès, Les Pendants, La Longe, La Ponche

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

traditional and meticulous

Livestock Farming

in wine barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

dark purple dress

Nose

with notes of dark and blue berries, violets, and spices

Palate

Round. A supple texture supported by lovely tannins. Nice concentration

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with game, a pan-fried dish of mushrooms...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (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 finest 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 casks, whole-cluster vinification for certain cuvées, and, above all, more measured aging have raised the already excellent standard to an even higher level. A sure bet in the region.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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 when it comes to unearthing 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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 89–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A blend of Grenache and Syrah, aged in one-time-use barrels, the 2013 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes is another gem from the 2013 vintage. Offering sublime purity of black and blue fruits, violets, and spices, it impresses on the palate with its rich, full-bodied character, roundness, supple texture, concentration, and juicy acidity. We appreciate its fruitiness and approachable texture. It should age gracefully.

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting 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 wine:

In the southern Rhône, the Vacqueyras has a full-bodied mouthfeel with a solid, rich texture.

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 grape sources and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a consistent range of wines with a modern flair. This cutting-edge wine merchant, sourcing meticulously selected grapes from both the southern and northern parts of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded its second star this year.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20

About the wine:

First vintage to be completely organic. 50% destemmed. 70% Grenache (over 60 years old), 30% Syrah (40 years old). Dark purple. Less “sweet” than the Rasteau. Delicate and rich. Well-crafted with plenty of energy and punch. The tannins are particularly well-integrated. Lots of tannins on the finish. A hint of austerity at the moment.

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