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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: dark plum, licorice, garrigue, smoked meat, sweet spice
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, tobacco, dried herbs, firm tannins, oaky spice
A negociant Gigondas in the Tardieu-Laurent house style; sourced from select old-vine parcels, oak-influenced and concentrated.
What it pairs with
- Grilled ribeye steak Concentrated, oaky Gigondas matches well with rich grilled beef.More wines for steak →
- Wild mushroom pasta with cream Dark fruit and spice complement mushroom and cream pasta.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas
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 ribeye steak, Wild mushroom pasta with cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tardieu-Laurent's Gigondas is sourced from old-vine parcels by negociant Michel Tardieu. It follows the house style of barrel ageing and selection, producing a concentrated, structured Gigondas.
- 1997First Gigondas produced by Tardieu-Laurent negociant
Facts
- Producer
- Tardieu-Laurent · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Gigondas AOC
- Oak
- 14 months in used French oak barrique
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas
What does Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas taste like?
On the nose, dark plum, licorice, garrigue, smoked meat, sweet spice. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, tobacco, dried herbs, firm tannins, oaky spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A negociant Gigondas in the Tardieu-Laurent house style; sourced from select old-vine parcels, oak-influenced and concentrated.
When should I drink Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas?
Drink 3-12 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 Gigondas?
Grilled ribeye steak is the canonical pairing; Wild mushroom pasta with cream is the other strong match. Concentrated, oaky Gigondas matches well with rich grilled beef.
What grapes are in Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas?
The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.
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