Cornas Vieilles Vignes 2018 Laurent Tardieu

Cornas 2018 – Laurent Tardieu
Bold, Pure Syrah from the Granite Slopes of Cornas

Wine Type: Red
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Region: Cornas AOC, Northern Rhône, France
Vintage: 2018
Producer: Laurent Tardieu

Product Description

Laurent Tardieu’s Cornas 2018 is a powerful and authentic expression of Northern Rhône Syrah. Sourced from steep, terraced vineyards with ancient granite soils, this wine reflects the intensity, wildness, and age-worthiness that define the Cornas appellation. A wine of structure and soul, crafted from low-yielding old vines.

• 100% Syrah from 50–90-year-old vines on granite-rich slopes

• Native yeast fermentation and gentle extraction for purity and balance

• Aged 12–14 months in French oak barrels (partly new) and large foudres

• Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve character

Tasting Notes

• Aromas: Black plum, dark cherry, violet, black pepper, cured meat, and smoky minerality

• Palate: Full-bodied and dense with layered fruit, firm tannins, and earthy depth

• Finish: Long, savory, and mineral-driven with echoes of spice and graphite

Serving Suggestions

Serve at 16–18 °C:

• Ideal with grilled ribeye, lamb shoulder, venison, duck, or aged Comté

• Decant at least 1 hour before serving to reveal full aromatic expression

• Drink now with air or age confidently for 15–25 years

Why Choose Cornas 2018 by Laurent Tardieu?

This Cornas 2018 showcases the raw power and finesse of old-vine Syrah from one of the Rhône’s most revered appellations. Crafted with Laurent Tardieu’s signature precision, it’s a wine for connoisseurs seeking intensity, terroir expression, and long cellar potential.