In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, dark chocolate, iron, warm spice
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, tobacco, mineral iron, firm tannins, long spicy finish
Negociant Rasteau from Tardieu-Laurent; concentrated, barrel-aged, and structured, showing the appellation's characteristic iron and dark fruit character.
What it pairs with
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Leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
Classic Southern Rhone herb-and-lamb pairing; concentrated Grenache handles the richness. -
Aged Mimolette cheese
Firm tannins and mineral iron pair naturally with hard aged cheese.
How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau
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. Leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, Aged Mimolette cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tardieu-Laurent's Rasteau is sourced from old-vine Grenache parcels in the village by negociant Michel Tardieu, following the house style of barrel ageing and careful selection.
- 2000 — Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Tardieu-Laurent
- Grapes
- Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Rasteau AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak barrique
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau
What does Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, garrigue, dark chocolate, iron, warm spice. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, tobacco, mineral iron, firm tannins, long spicy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Negociant Rasteau from Tardieu-Laurent; concentrated, barrel-aged, and structured, showing the appellation's characteristic iron and dark fruit character.
When should I drink Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau?
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 Rasteau?
Leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is the canonical pairing; Aged Mimolette cheese is the other strong match. Classic Southern Rhone herb-and-lamb pairing; concentrated Grenache handles the richness.
What grapes are in Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau?
The blend is Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Rasteau AOC.