Tardieu Laurent : Nobles Origines 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Nobles Origines 2024 Tardieu Laurent

Tasting

Colour
A brilliant, clear golden hue.

Nose
The bouquet reveals vivid notes of citrus, lemon and pear, enhanced by a mineral, stony dimension.

Palate
With a medium body, the palate seduces with its lovely fruity depth and excellent balance.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean vegetable dishes, particularly those based on tomatoes, aubergines and mushrooms. It also accompanies seafood preparations brilliantly, such as meaty fish like tuna or swordfish served with rich sauces.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate the Nobles Origines 2024, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 14.5°C. Decanting for an hour before tasting is advised to allow the aromas to fully express themselves.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 14.5%. To preserve its natural complexity and texture, it is bottled without fining or filtration, which may result in a slight natural haze.

The elegance and minerality of a white wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Founded in 1996 in Lourmarin, in the heart of Provence, the house of Tardieu Laurent has established itself as a leading micro-négociant in the Rhône Valley. Created by Michel Tardieu, the company stands out for its quest for exceptional terroirs and its commitment to biodynamic practices. Today, Michel Tardieu still leads the estate, supported by the new generation, his children Bastien and Camille. Favouring old vines and trusted relationships with winegrowers, the estate crafts authentic wines that faithfully express the richness of their origins.

The vineyard

The grapes for this cuvée come from prestigious terroirs within the Côtes du Rhône appellation, including declassified crus from renowned communes such as Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise and Cairanne. The vines, often between fifty and a hundred years old, thrive on sandy soils. The estate favours low yields and farming practices that respect the surrounding ecosystems to ensure optimal fruit concentration.

The vintage

The year 2024 tested the winegrowers' expertise with a series of complex weather events. Despite these challenging climatic conditions, the resilience of the old vines, thanks to their deep roots, combined with carefully managed yields, allowed for the harvest of fruit with authentic quality, faithfully reflecting the particularities of this demanding season.

Winemaking and aging

The making of the Nobles Origines 2024 relies on a meticulous, minimal-intervention process. The wine undergoes an initial ageing period of ten months in one- or two-wine oak barrels, sourced from the prestigious forests of Allier and Tronçais. This stage is followed by eight months of maturation in large wooden foudres, allowing the wine to integrate harmoniously while preserving its purity, before bottling without fining or filtration.