Les Becs Fins Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, charcuterie board
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Named 'Les Becs Fins' in honor of passionate gourmands and epicureans, this C$tes-du-Rh$ne Rouge is a vibrant testament to Tardieu-Laurent's mastery of the Rh$ne Valley's diverse terroirs. Sourced from meticulously selected old vines, this cuv&e beautifully marries the structure and spice of Syrah with the warm, generous red fruit of Grenache. The wine is crafted with minimal intervention, utilizing a combination of concrete tanks and older oak barrels to preserve its fresh, primary fruit character while adding a refined texture. It captures the sun-drenched spirit of the region, offering a rich tapestry of dark berries, wild garrigue herbs, and subtle cracked black pepper.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.