Description

The vintage

Understanding and succeeding this vintage required, indeed, presence in the Vineyard, careful work, a certain patience, and even, clearly, a genuine expertise…

Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure…

Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.

Cryptogamic pressure during the vegetative cycle was such that even the most hardened Vignerons were not necessarily rewarded for their painstaking, even relentless work in their vineyards. Damages on leaves and bunches vary… but Grenache yields are historically low, mainly due to the mildiou and the resulting severe sorting. Fortunately, the non-deleterious summer heat, combined with the “King Mistral”, enabled us to approach the harvest in slightly more serene conditions.

Thermal amplitudes in September were well marked and appreciated. However, phenolic ripeness were slow and not always achieved. Unfortunately, too many wines show a certain tannin and phenolic unbalance. Only patient Vigneron with “healthy” vineyards, willing to harvest late and sort, were able to pick grapes of highest quality. Successful wines will be rare this year!

Terroir

Declassed Crus from South (75%) and North (25%)

Ageing

Fermented and aged 7 months in one and two years old barrels.+

Varietals

Grenache 30%, Clairette 20%, Viognier 20%, Marsanne 15%, Roussanne 15%

13,5% % VOL.

Bottling: No fining and very light filtration

Technical Data

Age of vines: Grenache : 70 years
Marsanne/Roussanne : 60 years
Clairette : 30 years
Viognier : 40 years years old

Serving

12°C

Additional information

Terroir	Declassed Crus from South (75%) and North (25%)
Ageing	Fermented and aged 7 months in one and two years old barrels.+
13,5% % VOL.	Bottling: No fining and very light filtration
Varietals	Grenache 30%, Clairette 20%, Viognier 20%, Marsanne 15%, Roussanne 15%
Serving	12°C
Technical Data	Age of vines: Grenache : 70 years Marsanne/Roussanne : 60 years Clairette : 30 years Viognier : 40 years years old

About brand

Founded in 1996 by Michel Tardieu in Lourmarin, Provence, Maison Tardieu-Laurent has built its identity around a deep passion for wine, terroir, and the people behind each vintage. Specializing in the Rhône Valley, the family-run house carefully selects exceptional vineyard parcels and high-quality grapes, combining meticulous winemaking with thoughtful aging to express the distinctive character of each appellation. Today, Michel and his children, Bastien and Camille, continue this family tradition, crafting wines that reflect the richness, complexity, and individuality of the Rhône Valley’s finest terroirs.