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Tavel Wine Region

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Rhône Valley | France

Tavel AOC Wine Guide

Deep, structured and gastronomic rosé - red-fruited, spicy and age-worthy

Grenache, Cinsault, ClairetteServe 10-12°CAge 2-8 years
Tavel wine colour in the glass
Typical colourDeep pink

Overview

France's historic rosé cru, devoted entirely to deeply coloured, gastronomic rosé. Grenache-led blends deliver generous red fruit, spice and enough structure to develop with age.

In The Glass

Colour
Deep pink
Nose
Wild strawberry, Raspberry, Red cherry, Mediterranean herbs and White pepper.
Palate
Deep, structured and gastronomic rosé - red-fruited, spicy and age-worthy. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, soft tannins, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Full4/5
Tannins Soft2/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5

Grapes

GrenacheCinsaultClairetteMourvedreSyrah

Aromas And Notes

Wild strawberryRaspberryRed cherryBlood orangeMediterranean herbsWhite pepperLicoriceSpiceDried flowersLeatherSavory herbs

Terroir

Hot, dry Mediterranean climate moderated by the Mistral wind.

Rounded galetsLimestoneSandRed clay

Food Pairings

BouillabaisseGrilled lambTuna steakProvençal vegetables