Domaine la Croix du verger Red
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Côtes du Rhône Villages
Red,Côtes du Rhône Villages
Grenache 50 % - Syrah 30 % -Mourvedre 20%
history
The Cave des vignerons de Tavel is in the purest Provençal style. It was built in 1937 when Tavel wines were labelled AOC. It is to date the only winery to be opened by a President of the Republic – Albert Lebrun in 1938. The Cave de Tavel produces half of the Tavel AOC wines, as well as Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages and Côtes-du-Rhône and stretches over 680 Ha..There are 140 producers, all involved in the day-to-day life of the winery and have their say in the investment decisions for making wines which frequently win medals and are regularly mentioned in wine guide.
Vineyard
Production area: Village of Laudun Size of the Vineyard: 4 hectares Yield: 42 hl/ha Age of the vines: 25 years Terroir : Located on rocky slopes with draining soils.
Winemaking
Harvest is destemmed. Vating for 3 weeks. Pumpingover several times during the alcoholic fermentation. Temperatures are monitored to see if refrigeration is necessary at the start of fermentation and to raise them smoothly and gradually during fermentation
Tasting notes
Eye: brilliant and deep cherry-red color Nose: expressive red fruits with a hint of spices Mouth: good freshness on the palate with notes of liquorice in the finish.
Food pairing
Best served at 61°-65°F. This wine pairs wonderfully with the Provençal cooking, red or white meat or cheese.
Aging potential
6 years
Grape varieties
Grenache 50 % - Syrah 30 % -Mourvedre 20%
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202391 International Wine Report
Previous rating
202092 International Wine Report
201991 International Wine Report
91
2023
The 2023 Domine La Croix du Verger Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Laudun opens to inviting aromas of raspberries and plums, which come together with spices, florals and hints of savory herbs. his is medium-bodied red possesses a gorgeous fine, silky mouthfeel, backed by lovely touch of acidity at its core. The finish is sleek with notes of red fruits and minerals lingering on. This is drinking beautifully right now and should continue to do so with some short-term cellaring.
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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