Tardieu-Laurent is one of the most highly acclaimed negociants in the Rhone. Its success began with a serendipitous meeting between Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent. The two formed a friendship in the early 1990s, which led to the formation of Tardieu-Laurent Vallee du Rhone Maison de Negoce. Beginning with the first vintage in 1994, the wines of Tardieu-Laurent have won the praise of collectors and critics alike. Today, while the two men continue to share an extraordinary friendship, Tardieu-Laurent is solely under Michel’s guidance and care. Located in Lourmarin, in the heart of the Luberon, Tardieu-Laurent crafts approximately 17 wines each year, two-thirds of which are produced in southern Rhone. The remaining wines are produced in northern Rhone.
| Tasting notes |
| Hail nearly destroyed the entire vintage, but the grapes that survived show intense minerality and deep, balanced tannins. |
| Technical notes |
| Made from 100% Serine, an ancient Syrah clone, the fruit was hand-picked from 50+ year old vines planted at vineyards located in the lieux-dits of Landonne, Chavaroche, la Vailliere and la Mouline. The wine aged in new French oak barrels from Allier and Troncais. |
