All from the Cote Brune, this was a new entrant last year to the Tardieu-Laurent line-up, due to a new supplier with vines in the prime vineyards of Landonne (in the oldest part!), Lancement and Chavaroche. The vines here are 60-70 years old on average. 100% whole bunch vinified.
"A drop-dead gorgeous nose of fine peppery spice and blackcurrant. The palate is astonishingly light on its feet, with a building sense of power and clear ageing potential. Fine, grippy, muscular yet refined tannins and irony minerality.
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The Rhône wine region comprises two discrete vineyard areas whose landscapes, soils, climates and even grapes vary significantly, resulting in distinctly different wine styles.