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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe plum, garrigue, dark chocolate, warm spice, smoked herb
Palate: dark cherry, licorice, tobacco, medium-firm tannins, long earthy finish
Tardieu-Laurent's CDR entry; old-vine Grenache and Syrah in the house style , more structured and concentrated than typical CDR, with barrel influence adding spice and depth.
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb chops with herbs Concentrated CDR with barrel spice is a natural match for herb-grilled lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Duck rillettes Dark fruit and smoked herb notes complement rich duck rillettes.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops with herbs, Duck rillettes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The entry-level CDR from negociant Tardieu-Laurent, sourced from old Grenache and Syrah parcels across the Southern Rhone. More ambitious than the average CDR, with barrel influence and high ABV from over-ripe southern fruit.
- 2000Tardieu-Laurent CDR Vieilles Vignes first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Tardieu-Laurent · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Cotes du Rhone AOC
- Oak
- Used French oak barrique; 12 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes
What does Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes taste like?
On the nose, ripe plum, garrigue, dark chocolate, warm spice, smoked herb. On the palate, dark cherry, licorice, tobacco, medium-firm tannins, long earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Tardieu-Laurent's CDR entry; old-vine Grenache and Syrah in the house style , more structured and concentrated than typical CDR, with barrel influence adding spice and depth.
When should I drink Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes?
Grilled lamb chops with herbs is the canonical pairing; Duck rillettes is the other strong match. Concentrated CDR with barrel spice is a natural match for herb-grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.
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