Tardieu Laurent : Côte-Rôtie "Vieilles Vignes" 2021

Charming nose of dark berries, smoke, cured meat and fire pit. Medium body with fine tannins. Ample and suave with a silky texture caressing the palate. Elegant with volume and balance. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

The 2021 Côte Rôtie Vieilles Vignes is another wine that’s very much in the vintage, with a more medium-bodied, lightly textured yet balanced style. Black raspberries, peppery herbs, flowers, and subtle gamey notes all define this classic 2021, and it’s drinking nicely today yet will keep for 10–12 years.