Tardieu-Laurent, Hermitage 2021
Tardieu-Laurent, Hermitage 2021
Price: 74,00€
DESCRIPTION
Here is a red wine that proves that old vines are tough broads. Even when the vintage is rough, they prove their reliability and strength. This 100% Syrah (aka Serine in the Côte-Rôtie appellation) is aged for 12 months in oak barrels and 12 months in oak vats, which are much larger than your average barrel. This mixed ageing method, between smaller and larger spaces, allows for the wine to benefit from the best of both worlds. The barrel provides the wine with woodiness, meanwhile, the vat allows for its natural fruit to really flourish. The bouquet of this Hermitage is a symphony of licorice and blackberry jelly, and reveals notes of elderflower and gingerbread along the way, up until the finish. On the palate, this wine has got it all - it is elegant, complex and balanced. The perfect match for ribeye steak, ratatouille, lasagna or a lamb shank.
REGION
Rhône
France
A historic cradle of French winemaking, the Rhône stretches from Lyon to Provence and is home to over 5,000 estates. In the north, steep slopes produce Syrah of rare intensity (Côte Rôtie, Hermitage) and exceptional whites such as Condrieu, made from Viognier. Further south, the diversity of terroirs (rounded pebbles, sand, slopes) gives powerful, generous reds (Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas) based on Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. A great place for gastronomy, the region offers endless unforgettable food and wine pairings.
Recommended for you:
This wine has power, but remains balanced with a long, spicy finish. It will improve over time.