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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick These Grenache-led southern Rhône reds are ripe and warm, with tannin that runs from soft to firm across the bottles. Their ripe fruit meets the salt of a mild, creamy blue like Vercors-Sassenage, and the cheese's fat softens the tannin.

How to serve Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau

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. 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.

  1. 2000Tardieu-Laurent Rasteau first produced

Facts

Producer
Tardieu-Laurent · visiting guide
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.

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