Les Roches Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
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Hailing from the steep, granitic terraces of the Northern Rhône, Tardieu-Laurent's 'Les Roches' Vieilles Vignes is a profound expression of Saint-Joseph Syrah. The name 'Les Roches' (The Rocks) pays direct tribute to the fractured granite soils that define this appellation, forcing the ancient vines—some over 60 years old—to dig deep for nutrients. Michel and Bastien Tardieu select fruit from prized parcels to craft a wine that balances power with mineral elegance. Vinified with traditional methods and aged meticulously in a combination of new and one-year-old oak, this cuvée captures the classic Northern Rhône signature of dark bramble fruit, cracked black pepper, and smoky graphite, wrapped in a structure built for graceful aging.
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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.