Tardieu-Laurent Chateuneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 The Wine Gate Shop
Maison Tardieu-Laurent Chateuneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 The Wine Gate Shop
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Rhône – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Maison Tardieu-Laurent Chateuneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020

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The estate

Maison Tardieu-Laurent is located in the heart of Provence in the picturesque village of Lourmarin in the Luberon.
This family-run, handcrafted Micro-Négoce created by Michel Tardieu in 1994, the first vintage.
The philosophy and working precepts are undeniably inspired and influenced by the Burgundian approach to the job.
Their DNA is defined by a fine, drastic and meticulous selection of grapes from Old Vines located in the "Mythical" Terroirs of each Appellation.

"It is by never ceasing to taste with the best winegrowers of all regions that one acquires the culture of the "good", essential cement to the understanding of wine and the terroir..."

Michel Tardieu

the vineyard

“Famille Tardieu has become one of the best micro-negociant in Rhone Valley. Nowadays, Bastien and Michel are exploring the vineyards to find grapes from very old vines, often located in the historical heart of each appelation. Then the link is made with the wine-grower, from the vine to the harvest. A real mutation has occured on the last vintages : large quantities casks, whole bunches vinification for some “Cuvées” and moreover, a leisurely ageing. You touch the sublime at each bottle.”

Bettane & Desseauve 2017

The Vintage

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 is a high-quality red wine produced by Maison Tardieu-Laurent in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region of the Rhone Valley, France.

A terribly dry summer period will follow this rather wet start of the year. Dry once
again. Once more. Bitter observation : 2020 is the third year in a row to suffer so badly from harsh drought… Fortunately, the nights are cool. As a result, the few “mean” rains granted by Mother Nature become “life-saving” blessings. The vines survive, adapt…
And this is relevant to epigenetics, according to the learned term used by one of our Confreres… Only the Very Old Vines, meticulously worked, meet the expectations of the most demanding Vignerons. At the cost of low to extremely low yields... Nevertheless, by the grace of their deep roots, once again, the Very Old Vines recall that they are the key to success, in an odd Vintage too !

Information

  • Domain Maison Tardieu-Laurent
  • Vineyard Côtes du Rhône Méridionales
  • Color
    White
  • Vintage 2020
  • Classification Grand Cru 
  • Variety 40% Grenache blanc
    25% Roussanne
    20% Clairette
    10% Bourboulenc
    5% Picpoul
  • Culture Sustainable Agriculture
  • Alcohol degrees13.5°
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Tasting Notes

Eye, bouquet, palate

Drastic selection, accurate work, to hold a signifi cant part of Grenache in our As semblage. Goal achieved ! The Appellation shows its character, the Cuvée is typical. Calls for long keeping…

Temperature

10°

Drinking window

10 yrs

Wine and food pairing

Bouillabaisse