Rouge
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted lamb, grilled beef ribeye, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Tardieu-Laurent's signature red winemaking philosophy shines in their regional Rouge, typically represented by their acclaimed Côtes du Rhône cuvées like Les Becs Fins. This wine serves as an exquisite introduction to the micro-négoce's masterly touch, blending the structural elegance of Northern Rhône Syrah with the warm, sun-drenched generosity of Southern Rhône Grenache. Sourced from ancient, deep-rooted vines, the fruit undergoes meticulous selection before being aged in seasoned oak barrels. The history of the Rhône Valley, dating back to Roman times when vines were planted along the steep terraces of the river, is reflected in the wine's deep complexity and respect for tradition. Michel Tardieu's approach avoids heavy extraction, aiming instead to capture the pure, vibrant essence of the terroir—offering a tapestry of dark berries, wild herbs, and subtle cracked black pepper.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Tardieu-Laurent blev grundlagt i 1994 af Michel Tardieu og Dominique Laurent og er en prestigefyldt mikro-négociant med base i den maleriske landsby Lourmarin i det sydfranske Luberon. I dag drives huset af Michel Tardieu og sønnen Bastien, som sammen fungerer som en exceptionel 'négociant-éleveur'. De udvælger udelukkende druer og unge vine af absolut højeste kvalitet fra meget gamle vinstokke i Rhône-dalens bedste crus. Huset er berømt for sin kompromisløse respekt for terroiret og den traditionelle élevage, hvor vinene modnes tålmodigt på specialfremstillede franske egetræsfade uden hverken klaring eller filtrering. Tardieu-Laurent nyder stor international anerkendelse for sine rige, koncentrerede og strukturede vine med et enestående lagringspotentiale – lige fra ikoniske appellationer som Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hermitage og Cornas til den anmelderroste Côtes du Rhône, Les Becs Fins.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah, Grenache