Lucien Tardieu

Lucien Crochet

Le Chêne Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Exactly what I want from Sauvignon blanc — 5 years ago

Lucien Michel

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Past prime but still very pleasant with a rack of lamb. Brownish edge pleasant dark fruit on the nose . Medium body modest fruit . — 6 years ago

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Tardieu-Laurent

Côte-Rôtie Syrah

Still youthful red ruby color. Mid weight on palate with slightly tart overtones — 6 years ago

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Lucien Albrecht

Albrecht Tradition Réserve Rosé Crémant d'Alsace Pinot Noir

This is always a favorite in the sparkling category. Tonight I am getting something more in both taste and smell, though. Along with the usual strawberry, I am getting a fair amount of goat cheese. Sounds unlikely, but it makes me swoon. A tasty appetizer to prime me for a Friday night of actively relaxing. — 8 years ago

Tardieu-Laurent

Vieilles Vignes Saint-Joseph Syrah 1999

Steve Matthiasson
9.2

Mature, still very pleasurable as long as you like Brett, which I do in the right wine, and this is the right wine — 11 years ago

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Love Tardieu-Laurent!

Tardieu-Laurent

Hermitage Syrah 2014

Was hoping for so much after the St Jospeh VV ‘04, but Meh....not good p/q. Nice northern rhone dark fruit savoury nose. Decent weight, balance and structure, but no better than a decent St Joseph or even a very good CduR. Passsss at this price point. — 5 years ago

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Tardieu-Laurent

Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras Grenache Blend 2017

Ruby red color with a watery rim. Hint of large game blood, wet earth, and fresh dark cherries on the scent. Ripe dark fruit up front, sweet almost; followed by stern tannings and a dry finish. A young wine, medium body, almost light alcohol but with lots of character yet easy drinking. Unassuming wine, extremely enjoyable. One of those, great all-around, Southern Rhône blends... — 6 years ago

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I’m not surprised coming from this producer, @Éric Núñez. I expect that this will further improve with age. Your thoughts?
Ericsson

Ericsson

Agree Ron. Will improve with age but taste good now as well. I’m torn between saving it and immoderate gratification.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lucien Mourvedre Blend 2013

Ripe fruit up front then briary earthy middle dusty tannin end delightful complexity — 8 years ago

Tardieu-Laurent

Les Becs Fins Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2011

2011 , delicious, soft tannins, rich, silky. — 9 years ago

Tardieu-Laurent

Vieilles Vignes St. Péray 2008

Beau Carufel
9.0

This got better and better as it opened up. Lovely stuff. — 13 years ago

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Lucien Albrecht

Reserve Alsace Riesling 2018

Clear straw color. Aromas of tennis balls, citrus and orange blossoms. Perfectly balanced, crisp citrus and a haunting flavor. — 5 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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Neil. That is a new descriptor for me as in Tennis Balls. I guess the aroma when you pop a fresh can?
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Bob McDonald - it’s more petrol, synthetic rubber- ever since I heard someone say “a can of new tennis balls” that’s what I smell... definitely in the good sense.
MaJ CappS

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A great Alsatian house. You have to be in the mood for that sliver of lands style of Riesling for sure! So good.

Lucien Le Moine

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Really solid offering from Beaune. Still a hint tight but nothing a long decant will not solve. Nice acidity and hint of cherry showing through what I believe to be oak. Hubba! — 6 years ago

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2005

2005 vintage on De 20, 2017 at Sun River, OR with skillet roasted lemon chicken (Ina Garten). Tasted alongside a 1999 Raptor Ridge Shea Vineyard to compare and contrast. Elegant and mature C-d-Pape at the peak of its life. Fully developed with a lot of great life left but also no need to wait to drink. This why we love C-d-Pape. Bought at K&L wine auction in 2017. — 8 years ago

Lucien Aviet & Fils

Noveau de Bacchus Arbois Trousseau 2013

2011. Don't ask me which cuvée is, but whatever it is I'll gladly drink it a few times a week for the rest of my life. — 10 years ago

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