L'inattendu - Rosé
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Lirac
Rosé,Lirac
Grenache 55% - Cinsault 40% – Picpoul 5%
history
The Cave des vignerons de Tavel et Lirac 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
The Cave des Vignerons de Tavel et Lirac is in the Rhone Valley 15km from Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Plot selection of clay-limestone and pebbles. Selections of old vines planted with different grape varieties.
Winemaking
The musts come from bleeding after a maceration for 6 to 12 hours. Fermentation with controled temperatures between 61F and 64F.
Tasting notes
Eye: intense bright rosé wine. Nose: floral, raspberry and blackberry. Palate: ample and mineral, dominated by notes of red fruits.
Food pairing
This wine will delight you as an aperitif and will be perfect with grilled meats and Mediterranean dishes.
Aging potential
2 years.
Grape varieties
Grenache 55% - Cinsault 40% – Picpoul 5%
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202390 Wine Enthusiast
202291 Wine Advocate
Previous rating
202190
90
2023
Brilliant salmon in hue with gold flecks, this wine exudes youthful aromas. Notes of white peach, watermelon flesh, clementine, white pepper and alluvial stone create a fresh and delicate nose. Fleshy on the palate, with mouth-coating acidity accentuates flavors of white tea leaf, jasmine and stone minerality. Easy to enjoy now, especially paired with grilled jumbo prawns or braised monkfish.
Wine Enthusiast
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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