Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2012 - 2018
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken with herbs, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Tardieu-Laurent's white wines represent a masterclass in the expression of the Rhône Valley's diverse terroirs. Sourced from low-yielding, exceptionally old vines across the region, this white blend captures the essence of traditional Southern Rhône white winemaking. The grapes—typically a harmonious assembly of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Clairette—are carefully selected and vinified with minimal intervention. Michel and Bastien Tardieu employ a refined aging regimen, often utilizing seasoned French oak barrels to impart a subtle, creamy texture and complex spicy undertones without overshadowing the vibrant, sun-drenched stone fruit and floral aromatics. This approach honors the ancient viticultural heritage of the Rhône, where vineyards have been carved into the hillsides since Roman times, creating a wine of remarkable depth, minerality, and gastronomic versatility.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1994 by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent, Maison Tardieu-Laurent is a prestigious micro-négociant based in the picturesque village of Lourmarin within the Luberon region of southern France. Today managed by Michel Tardieu alongside his son Bastien, the house operates as an exceptional 'négociant-éleveur', selecting pristine fruit and young wines exclusively from very old vines across top crus of the Rhône Valley. Renowned for their uncompromising dedication to terroir and traditional élevage, they mature their wines patiently in custom-crafted French oak barrels without fining or filtration. Tardieu-Laurent is celebrated worldwide for its richly concentrated, structured, and age-worthy red and white expressions spanning appellations such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hermitage, Cornas, and their renowned Les Becs Fins Côtes du Rhône.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne