Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 acidityDryMedium finish

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.
  • Wild mushroom pasta with cream
    Dark fruit and spice complement mushroom and cream pasta.

How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas

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 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.

  1. 1997: First 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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