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Maison Tardieu-Laurent Crozes Hermitage Vieille Vignes 2024
Maison Tardieu-Laurent Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes is a 100% Syrah red wine sourced from Gervans, Habrard, and Les Bâtis, where the vines grow in decomposed granite soils. Made with 100% destemmed grapes, it is aged for 12 months in new and one-year-old barrels, followed by 8 months in Tronçais and Allier foudres. The wine displays a distinguished Northern Rhône character, with violet notes, depth, and density on the palate. Bottled without fining or filtration. 13% Vol. Serve at 16°C and decant for one hour before tasting.
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
Gervans, Habrard, Les Bâtis – Granit soils
Type of soil
Decomposed granite.
Ageing
12 months in new and one year old barrels. Then 8 months in foudre Tronçais et Allier
Winemaking
100% destemmed.
Serving
- 16°C
- Decant an hour before tasting.
Tasting
- 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.
Alcohol content
13%
Bottling
Without fining and filtration.
Cépages
Syrah : 100 %
Additional information
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Points | 90+ Points Decanter |
| Terroir | Gervans, Habrard, Les Bâtis – Granit soils |
| Type of soil | Decomposed granite. |
| Ageing | 12 months in new and one year old barrels. Then 8 months in foudre Tronçais et Allier |
| Winemaking | 100% destemmed. |
| Serving | 16°C Decant an hour before tasting. |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
| Bottling | Without fining and filtration. |
| Cépages | Syrah : 100 % |
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.
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