COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Maison Tardieu-Laurent
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nobles Origines 2021 by Maison Tardieu-Laurent is an AOC Côtes du Rhône red wine from the Rhône Valley, France. The blend comprises 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, sourced from old vines. The 2021 vintage was challenging, characterized by frost, leading to wines with notable freshness and elegance. Maison Tardieu-Laurent, a micro-négociant founded by Michel Tardieu, focuses on maturing exceptional wines from top sites, emphasizing terroir and a classic style.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from old vines averaging 50 years for Grenache.
Fact 02
One-third of the grapes undergo whole-bunch fermentation.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in oak from Allier and Tronçais forests.
Fact 04
Maison Tardieu-Laurent is a 'micro-négociant,' producing very small quantities.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Nobles Origines 2021 involves sourcing grapes from old vines, with 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre. A key technique is the partial whole-bunch fermentation of about one-third of the grapes. The wine undergoes an extended aging process: 10 months in used oak barrels (one and two years old) followed by 8 months in large foudres. The oak used is sourced from the Allier and Tronçais forests.
