Tardieu-Laurent - Crozes-Hermitage 2021 (750ml) AmbonnayThe Maison Tardieu Laurent Crozes Hermitage Vieilles Vignes is made from 100% Syrah aged for 12 months in new and one year old oak and then six months in foudre. Bottled without fining or filtration this is a deeply coloured wine that displays complex and stylish aromas with red and black fruit, floral notes and tobacco cedar undertones. The palate, in line with the aromatics suggested by the nose, is both heady and exuberant, with ripe, fleshy fruit,
this is the perfect intro for everyone to the joys of DRY German Riesling
puff-pastries
with dark fruitcake flavors and dry spice that balances its sweetness
Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard
the latest generation at the helm on this historical estate which has been in the family since 1805
owns 240 acres of organically farmed vineyards in Catalunya
causing some blockage at the end of véraison
The wine is then aged for 8 months in large neutral oak
Jaume and Xavier Gramona Batlle
who gave the estate its name
mouth-filling and well-balanced on the palate with toasted notes on the finish
the Château Tournefeuille vineyard has stunning views of the famous Pomerol terroirs and the legendary Petrus plateau
