Maison Tardieu-Laurent Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Spéciale 2024

Maison Tardieu-Laurent Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Spéciale 2024 is made from 95% Grenache and 5% other varieties, sourced from the borders of the AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape near Courthézon. Made with 100% whole-cluster winemaking, it is aged for 8 months in two- and three-year-old barrels, followed by 10 months in foudres. It offers notes of grenadine and sweet spices, reflecting the expression of old, fully matured Grenache.

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 t

Terroir

On the Borders of the AOC Châteauneuf, side of Courthézon

Ageing

8 months in 2 years and 3 years old barrels. Then ten months in foudres. Allier and Tronçais.

Winemaking

100% non destemmed.

Serving

14°C

Tasting

Wonderful expression of old Grenache when gorgeously matured. On notes of grena-dine and sweet spices… I love it !

Alcohol content

14,5%

Bottling

Without fining and filtration.

Cépages

Grenache : 95 %
Others : 5 %

Additional information

Terroir	On the Borders of the AOC Châteauneuf, side of Courthézon
Ageing	8 months in 2 years and 3 years old barrels. Then ten months in foudres. Allier and Tronçais.
Winemaking	100% non destemmed.
Tasting	Wonderful expression of old Grenache when gorgeously matured. On notes of grena-dine and sweet spices… I love it !
Alcohol content	14,5%
Bottling	Without fining and filtration.
Cépages	Grenache : 95 % Others : 5 %

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.