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

La Crau, Cabrières, Les Bedines, Les Gardioles, Bois Dauphin, Pignant

Ageing

10 months in one and two vintages barrels – Allier et Tronçais. Then 10 months in foudre.

Winemaking

50% non destemmed.

Serving

14,5°C
Decant 2 hours before tasting.

Alcohol content

14,5%

Bottling

Without fining and filtration.

Cépages

Grenache : 70 %
Syrah : 20 %
Mourvèdre : 10 %

Additional information

Terroir	La Crau, Cabrières, Les Bedines, Les Gardioles, Bois Dauphin, Pignant
Ageing	10 months in one and two vintages barrels – Allier et Tronçais. Then 10 months in foudre.
Winemaking	50% non destemmed.
Serving	14,5°C Decant 2 hours before tasting.
Alcohol content	14,5%
Bottling	Without fining and filtration.
Cépages	Grenache : 70 % Syrah : 20 % Mourvèdre : 10 %

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.