A subtle blending mingles the power and the roundness of Grenache grape with the aromatic richness of Syrah as well as an unexpected depth of Cinsault.

The wine-making process starts with a short period in vat before pressing. It provides to this wine its sweet pink color. All its brilliance and its balance will be developed during the fermentation under controlled temperature (16-17°C).

A raspberry robe alive with amber hues brings out floral and fruity fragrances soon followed by mellower scents of slightly candied fruits, delicately seasoned with spicy notes. This exceptional rosé wine offers great balance in mouth and associates a great finesse with a beautiful freshness. As it gets older, aromas will become spicy and the colour amber. A very typical wine from Tavel.

From its second year of maturation on, it will match various dishes, served very cool (10°C). It will accompany beautiful dishes of the south of France (tapenade, ratatouille, anchoïade), exotic cuisine and white meat or shellfish.

Since the 12th century, rosé wine from Tavel is drunk in France. Famous names like Honoré de Balzac, Philippe le Bel, François 1er, Ronsard were used to drink this wine and contributed to its renown. Tavel's nickname is " the first Rosé of France ".

The Controlled Appellation

The rosé wine from Tavel is produced on a vineyard composed of less than 1000 hectares, the yields do not exceed 42 hectoliters per hectare. The contact between red skin and white flesh (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre) gives outstanding results. Only rosés are labelled Controlled Appellation Tavel, the red are produced under the Appellation Côtes du Rhône Village.
Predominant aromas of Tavel are complex, red and white fruits with flowery notes. As it gets older, these fruity aromas becomes well-rounded, with spicy fragrances and the colour becomes amber. Rosé from Tavel are the perfect companions for spicy entrées and for poultry, white meat with creamy sauce.

Terroir

Made of slopes and of ancient terraces from the Rhône, the Vineyard of Tavel is very sunny and lays on limestone, sand and stones. It is located along the right bank of the Rhône.