Tardieu Laurent Hermitage Red 2018

A distinguished Northern Rhône Syrah offering blackberry, dark cherry, violet, smoked meat, graphite, black pepper, and mineral nuances. The palate is concentrated yet balanced, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and savory complexity, finishing long, powerful, and refined.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with roast lamb, grilled beef, game, duck, braised meats, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Rocky tones of granite and earth are lifted by a hint of violet in this sleek, stately Hermitage. It's a gorgeous, linear wine in youth but offers beautifully concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors edged by firm, penetrating tannins. Hold till 2024 at least, though it's likely to develop and expand beautifully well past 2038. Anna Lee C. Iijima