The Maison Tardieu-Laurent Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Nobles Origines is a blend of Viognier (35%), Grenache (20%), Clairette (15%), Marsanne (15%) and Roussanne (15 %) grapes. Aged for 8 months in a combination of new and one and two vintage oak Allier and Troncais barrels. This white Côtes-du-Rhône displays intense honeysuckle aromas and is absolutely delicious to drink young, fresh and with great structure.
Tardieu-Laurent was established in 1996 by two friends, famed Burgundy négociant Dominique Laurent and Michel Tardieu, a dynamic young winemaker. Since 2008 the Tardieu family have taken full ownership of the business, with eldest son and oenologist Bastien now working alongside his father...
The Southern Rhône, in contrast to the Northern Rhône, has a more Mediterranean climate with milder winters and hot summers. Drought can be a problem in the area, but limited irrigation is permitted to try and combat this problem. The differing terroirs, together...
Grenache or Garnacha, as it is referred to in Spain, is a black grape variety and one of the most widely planted red wine varieties in the world. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry conditions such as those...
Viognier is a white wine grape variety that used to be confined to a tiny part of the Rhône Valley, where it produced the famous white wines of Condrieu. In recent times its popularity has spread into countries such as Australia, New Zealand...
