Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2000: Tardieu-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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