Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Maison Tardieu-Laurent was founded in 1994 by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent in the small but beautiful village of Lourmarin in Provence, although today it is completely in the hands of the Tardieu family and is one of the premier wine producers of the Rhone. This is from the famed appellation of Chateauneuf-du Pape and boasts all of the fabulous flavour attributes that this region can offer. The cepage is mourvedre, syrah and grenache. The wine exhibits savoury red fruit, a regional earthiness and hallmark silky tannins. Tardieu-Laurent are regarded as one of the consistenly high performers of the Rhone Valley.

The Tardieu-Laurent Vieilles Vignes Crozes Hermitage is 100% Syrah from four sites—Larnage, Battis, Gervans and Coteaux de Mercurol. In the tradition of the much-loved house, all vines used are well-established, being 60 years old or more. One third of this wine is composed of whole bunch fermentation. Spicy and fragrant on the nose, dark berries dominate the palate, with a compelling meatiness. The finish is saline and savoury. As one of the leading negociants in the Rhone, Maison Tardieu-Laurent have access to some of the most established old vines in the region. Tardieu-Laurent handpick the producers whose fruit finds its way into all of their wines, thus producing exemplary expressions of Rhône terroir at all tiers.

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Famille Tardieu has become one of the best micro-negociants in the Rhone Valley. Nowadays, Bastien and Michel explore the vineyards to find grapes from very old vines, often located in the historical heart of each appellation. Then the link is made with the wine-grower, from the vine to the harvest.For a wine to carry the Condrieu AOC name it must be made from 100% viognier. This is the home of viognier, where it is produced most famously, in the northern Rhone Valley. The 2018 vintage Condrieu from producers, Tardieu-Laurent, has been warmly received by critics. The wine is rich and round, having spent 10 months in new and 1 year old French oak. Floral aromas come first, followed by creamy, plush peach, honeysuckle, melon and tropical notes, treading a line between the very rich, and leaner styles of Condrieu.

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production

Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. The winemaking is now in the hands of his very talented son Bastien, who is making some of the most exciting and expressive wines from the Rhone valley and beyond. Exceptional fruit and hands off approach allow the wines to express their unique terroirs in their greatest glory. Limited production