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Cotes-du-Rhone Les Becs Fins Tardieu-Laurent 2020

This comes from five plots: La Boussière, Les Garrigues, Les Dentelles, Les Teysonnières and Gour de Chaulé. 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, all of which are from 80 to over 100 years old. Two thirds whole bunch fermentated, before ageing for 12 months in one and two year-old barrels and then 12 months in old oak foudres. This is accessible and overtly charming on the nose, violets and rose petals goading you to take a sip. The medium-bodied palate is tightly coiled at present, with rigorous tannins pointing to a wine with several years of ageing potential ahead. Lovely adroit freshness will safeguard that…

Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes Tardieu-Laurent 2017

Spéciale' due to its whole bunch vinification, where whole grape clusters are pressed. An old vine Châteauneuf and a masterclass in sensitive Grenache.