Cornas
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, depending on the specific appellation.
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Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
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Tardieu-Laurent's red wines represent a masterclass in the diverse terroirs of the Rhone Valley. Operating as a premier micro-negoce, the house focuses on sourcing fruit from exceptionally old vines, or 'vieilles vignes', through long-standing relationships with top growers across both the Northern and Southern Rhone. This dedication to old vines ensures natural low yields and an incredible concentration of fruit. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention combined with precise, customized barrel aging. The resulting red wines beautifully capture the contrast of the region: from the structured, black-pepper-scented Syrahs of the northern granite slopes to the rich, warm, garrigue-infused Grenache blends of the southern clay and limestone terraces. Each bottle reflects a commitment to preserving the pure, unadulterated voice of the vineyard.
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Established in 1994 by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent at Les Sables, Route de Cucuron, 84160 Lourmarin, France, Tardieu-Laurent is one of the Rhône Valley's premier micro-négoce houses. Now managed by Michel and his son Bastien, the estate is renowned for its meticulous sourcing of fruit exclusively from very old vines across prestigious northern and southern Rhône appellations. Their philosophy centers on minimal intervention and precise, customized barrel aging, utilizing top-tier oak casks to craft wines of exceptional depth, structure, and terroir expression, such as the elegant Les Becs Fins Rouge and the refined Nobles Origines Blanc. More information can be found on their official website at http://www.tardieu-laurent.fr.