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

  • 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.

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. 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

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood bold mood savoury mourvedre occasion cellar occasion dinner party old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah
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