Tardieu Laurent Cornas Vv 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tardieu Laurent
Label Name:
 
Cornas Vv
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cornas, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (Serine)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 93 pts (2019). Wine Spectator 94/100. Vinous 92-94/100. Decanter 95/100 (coverage noted for the cuvée)

Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), violet, graphite and olive notes; savory, peppery, tarry edges with chalky minerality, firm acidity and building, grippy tannins. Long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef stew, cassoulet. Asian: Korean bulgogi or galbi, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), spicy Szechuan beef, grilled yakitori with tare glaze.

Production Method
50% whole‑cluster (non‑destemmed) fermentation; matured ~24 months in new and one older Allier/Tronçais oak barrels; bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Maison Tardieu‑Laurent is a micro‑négociant founded in 1994, family‑run and sourcing old vines from Cornas’ mid‑slopes (Les Eygats, Patou). Small artisanal production emphasizing terroir and barrel élevage.