History and terroir

The Tardieu-Laurent Saint-Joseph Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2021 tells the story of a challenging… but magnificent vintage. Historic frost in spring, renewed vigor in summer, beautiful late season: 2021 gave birth to a fresh, vibrant white wine, very “Northern Rhône”. The old vines of Marsanne (85%) and Roussanne (15%) come from emblematic hillsides (Les Oliviers, La Ribaudy, La Roue, Rochecourbe) where the depth of the granite gives the wines a natural tension and an unadorned elegance.

Winemaking

At Tardieu-Laurent, they work with the precision of a goldsmith. This Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes is aged 12 months in a combination of new barrels and barriques that have already been used once or twice. A combination that provides texture and depth. No fining, barely perceptible filtration: the idea is to let the fruit, the vintage, and the house style speak for themselves. 2021 thus yields a luminous, perfectly chiseled white wine.

Tasting and Pairings

The Saint-Joseph Blanc 2021 unveils an irresistible nose: Williams pear, white almond, mirabelle plum, with a touch of vanilla and orange blossom that gives it an incredible charm. The palate is ample, smooth, almost satiny, but carried by a freshness that lengthens everything. A gastronomic white wine, ideal with seared scallops, pan-fried foie gras, roasted poultry, a creamy risotto, or quite simply a well-aged soft cheese.