Tardieu-Laurent Vieilles Vignes (Gigondas)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Rhône-style Red Blend

País

France

Região

Gigondas

Denominação

Gigondas

Corpo

full

Acidez

medium

Tanino

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201393 pts

  In this case, Tardieu-Laurent's distinctive oak signature is amply supported by layers of black cherry and raspberry fruit. Hickory smoke and dusty tannins frame the long, mouthwatering finish. Drink 2020–2030.

• 201289 pts

  While some cuvées seem to handle the oak better than others, this wine comes across as full of toasted coconut and vanilla. There's some dark cherry fruit and savory herbs in support, but the oak dominates, albeit it in a popular, user-friendly way.

• 201091 pts

  Although this wine starts off a bit stern in texture, by the long finish those tannins have turned velvety and plush, nicely framing intense black olive, espresso, cherry and plum flavors. Drink now–2018.

• 200992 pts

  Despite incredible levels of ripeness—evidenced by notes of chocolate and dried fruit—this wine features a bit of garrigue on the nose and licorice flavors on the palate, which together impart a sense of freshness. Full bodied and richly textured, it ends in a silky dusting of c…