Maison Tardieu - Laurent, Vallée du Rhône Nord, AOC Hermitage, Rouge, 2021

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Terroir

Début du Méal, Pierrelles, Diognières, la Croix

Type of soil

Clayey granitic.

Ageing

12 months in new and one old barrels. Then 12 months in foudre. Allier-Tronçais-Jupille

Winemaking

100% destemmed.

Serving

16°C
Decant 1 hour before service.

Alcohol content

13,5%

Bottling

Without fining and filtration

Cépages

Serine, Syrah : 100 %

Features fig, spice, mulled cherry and spiced plum pudding notes that show nice purity and freshness. Offers suppleness on the palate that is quickly propped up by chalky fine tannins, which hold a firm grip. Reveals green herbs, tapenade and mocha accents that echo on the long, dry finish.

Wine Spectator , 92/100 , 2023-12-31

Exotic cherry and framboise as well as spring flowers, spice, and sappy herb notes all shine in the 2021 Hermitage from Michel Tardieu, one of the more concentrated, layered, textured 2021s in the lineup. With medium-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a layered, ripe core of fruit, this beautiful Hermitage will continue drinking beautifully for another 10-15 years if well stored.

Jeb Dunnuck , 92/100 , 2023-10-30

Expressive nose of dark berries, roasted meat, smoke, and dried leaves with baking spices and cold fire-pit undertones. It’s full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Textured with a suave character. Elegant Hermitage here with controlled power at all stages. Focused and concentrated yet it has this brightness of fruit at the center with succulent cherries and wild currants providing freshness and verve. Superb.

James Suckling
James Suckling , 95/100 , 2023-11-13