In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Duck rillettes
    Dark fruit and smoked herb notes complement rich duck rillettes.

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.

  1. 2000 — Tardieu-Laurent CDR Vieilles Vignes first produced

Facts

Producer
Tardieu-Laurent
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

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood bold mood rustic mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old vines old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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