Les Becs Fins Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named 'Les Becs Fins'—a French idiomatic expression translating to 'the fine palates' or 'the gourmets'—this cuvée is a vibrant tribute to those who appreciate the delicate nuances of Rhône whites. Crafted by the renowned micro-négoce house of Tardieu-Laurent, this Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc is sourced from select vineyards that capture the sun-drenched essence of the region. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes freshness and purity of fruit, avoiding heavy oak influence to let the natural aromatics of the traditional Rhône varieties shine. It represents a harmonious marriage of northern aromatic intensity and southern structural warmth, delivering a beautifully balanced profile of white flowers, stone fruits, and subtle mineral undertones.
🍾 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
Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette