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The rather warm conditions of the last few vintages could have led us to believe that the same conditions would repeat themselves with the 2008 vintage, but, that was not the case!
The 2008 vintage will have a style that one could call old fashion, the product of a vintage that was from cold to very cold with very slow maturing rates.
The spring rainfall did not make things easier, promoting mildew which was responsible for the loss of part of the harvest.
The rather cold summer, with no periods of excessive heat, did not promote fast maturation of the grapes as had been the case in previous years.
At the beginning of September, an unexpected rainfall came to add complexity to this vintage, with strong rains, mainly in the north and in the Rhône Valley. This wet period was fared perfectly in those areas where the sanitary state of the fruit
was perfect. The grapes that were in perfect good health were found in those vineyards belonging to the best vignerons. It was these same vignerons that received the full benefit of a long favorable period with cool temperatures and plenty of sun beginning in mid-September.
The weather during harvest brought smiles to our faces, knowing that the quality potential was rather good.
Landonne, Chavaroche, Moulin, Rozier, Champon.
AgeingNew barrel. Tronçais and Allier.
The unique aroma of this wine immediately evokes “le nord du nord” of the Côtes-du-Rhône ! The mouth feel, slender, fresh and delicate, makes Côte-Rôtie stand apart in the northern range of wines.
13%
BottlingWithout filtration.
CépagesSerine Syrah
On the elegant side of Côte Rôtie, this is spicy and herbal, a tight syrah filled with granite-like minerality and roasted plum flavor. It has the firmness and power to match well with substantial dishes, like duck cassoulet...
Tara Q Thomas
Wine & Spirit
, 91/100
, 2012-02-01
Not as impressive as the 2007, Tardieu-Laurent’s 2008 Côte Rôtie is still a very good wine, boasting notes of espresso and black olive tinged with oaky notes of cedar and cinnamon. Finishes with tart fruit and soft tannins…
Joe CerwinzkI
Wine Enthusiast
, 88/100
, 2011-10-01
Very stylish, with a mix of blueberry, blackberry and red currant fruit laced with black tea and a tangy iron note. Lilting spice hints chime in on the finish.
James Molesworth
Wine Spectator
, 91/100
, 2011-10-01
Vivid purple. Smoky black raspberry and cherry aromas, with classic syrah notes of cracked pepper and violet. Sappy, penetrating dark fruit flavors show a slight bitterness but gain sweetness with air and pick up a peppery quality. Lively and sharply focused on the finish, which repeats the smoke and floral notes. This drinks well now, with a little air.
Josh Raynolds
Stephen Tanzers International Wine Cellar
, 90/100
, 2011-04-01