COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Syrah
PRODUCER
Maison Tardieu-Laurent
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maison Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas 2021 is a red wine from the AOC Gigondas in the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The wine is produced from a blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, sourced from four vineyard parcels. A distinctive feature of this wine is its origin from old vines, with Grenache and Mourvèdre averaging over 40 years of age, and some vines exceeding 60 years. The 2021 vintage was characterized by challenging weather, including frost, followed by beneficial rain and moderate temperatures, leading to a late harvest with naturally low yields. Maison Tardieu-Laurent, founded in 1994, is known for its meticulous selection of old vine fruit from iconic Rhône terroirs, aiming for authentic and high-quality wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines average over 40 years old, with some reaching 100.
Fact 02
2021 vintage recalled classic Rhône harvests from the 1990s.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from four specific parcels in Gigondas.
Fact 04
Fermented with a portion of whole grape bunches.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Maison Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas 2021 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Grapes are fermented in cement tanks with 25% whole bunch inclusion. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a two-stage aging process: 10 months in one and two-year-old barrels, followed by an additional 10 to 12 months in foudre. This careful aging regimen aims to integrate oak influence while preserving the wine's fruit character and developing complexity.
