Maison Tardieu-Laurent – Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes

This wine is 100% made of Syrah grape.

TASTING NOTES

Misleading, this Cuvée tastes a little like a worthy Saint Joseph !
Distinguished, typically “North” – the violet. A lot of depth and density in the mouth.

TERROIR

Larnage, Battis, Gervans, Habrard, decomposed granite.

AGEING

12 months in one year and new barrels. Allier et Tronçais. Then 6 months in foudre (big oak barrel).

WINEMAKING

1/3 non destemmed.

REVIEWS

Vintage 2019: 91-93 Jeb Dunnuck

Vintage 2018: 90-92 Jeb Dunnuck / 16.5 Jancis Robinson