Tardieu Laurent : Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Vieilles Vignes" 2018

The aromatic expression and finesse of a Côte-Rôtie red wine

The producer

Passionate about wine and terroirs, Michel Tardieu and his wife created the Tardieu-Laurent estate in 1996. Over the years, this estate has become an essential reference among the most beautiful wine in the Rhône Valley.

For two generations, this family estate has been enhancing various appellation’s iconic terroirs (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Condrieu, Hermitage, Vacqueyras, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, etc.) through aromatic and delicate wines produced following a rigorous vinification process.

The wine

Tardieu Laurent's 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Vieilles Vignes" is made from vines that are 60 to over 100 years old on average, planted on different terroirs (La Crau, Les Gardioles, La Janasse, Coste Froide, Bois Dauphin).

The vinification and ageing

Following the harvest, 50% of the grapes are destemmed. An initial 12-month ageing period in first fill barrels; followed by a further 12 months in tuns.

The blend

Tardieu Laurent's 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Vieilles Vignes" comprises a blend of Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%) and Mourvèdre (10%).