Tardieu-Laurent

Hermitage

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  Vintage
  18.5

18+ points, Jancis Robinson, September 2021
60-year-old Serine from the beginning of Le Méal, Les Pierrelles, Les Diognières and La Croix. One-third whole bunch. Aged for 12 months in new and one-year-old barrels, then 12 months in foudre. To be released autumn 2022. Cask sample.
Blackish purple. Very reticent but clearly harbouring many secrets. Lovely combination of sweet and salt. Is it suspiciously approachable18+ points, Jancis Robinson, September 2021
60-year-old Serine from the beginning of Le Méal, Les Pierrelles, Les Diognières and La Croix. One-third whole bunch. Aged for 12 months in new and one-year-old barrels, then 12 months in foudre. To be released autumn 2022. Cask sample.
Blackish purple. Very reticent but clearly harbouring many secrets. Lovely combination of sweet and salt. Is it suspiciously approachable? It certainly hasn't developed much of a bouquet but all the elements are there and there is a magnificent peacock's tail of aromas on the end which promises well. But it's a modernist approach to Hermitage, which some may object to. Meaning you won't have to wait for years before opening this. But it's a powerhouse, without being forced or overwhelming. It certainly hasn't developed much of a bouquet but all the elements are there and there is a magnificent peacock's tail of aromas on the end which promises well. But it's a modernist approach to Hermitage, which some may object to. Meaning you won't have to wait for years before opening this. But it's a powerhouse, without being forced or overwhelming.