Tardieu Laurent : Côte-Rôtie "Vieilles Vignes" 2018

The balance and richness of a Côte-Rôtie red wine signed Tardieu Laurent

The property

Passionate about wine and terroirs, Michel Tardieu created in 1996 with his wife the estate Tardieu Laurent which over the vintages has become an essential reference among the most beautiful wine labels of the Rhône Valley.

For two generations, this family estate has magnified the terroirs of emblematic appellations (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Condrieu, Hermitage, Vacqueyras, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage ...) through aromatic and delicate wines resulting from rigorous vinification.

The wine

The Côte-Rôtie "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 from Tardieu Laurent is made exclusively from “major” terroirs of the Côte Brune (Landonne, Lancement, Chavaroche). Averaging over 60 years old, the vines are planted in the heart of the slopes.

Vinification and aging

Vinification in whole clusters. An initial aging of 12 months in barrels (new and one wine) is followed by an additional aging of 12 months in foudres.

Blend

This Côte-Rôtie "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 from Tardieu Laurent is a 100% syrah.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Côte-Rôtie "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 from Tardieu Laurent

Tasting

Of great concentration, this Côte-Rôtie wine seduces with its balance and refinement.