Les Lys Rosé
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Tavel
Rosé,Tavel
Grenache 50 % - Cinsault 15 % - Syrah, Mourvedre and Old Carignan 20 % - Clairette 8 % - Picpoul and Bourboulenc 7 %
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
Les Lys Tavel is issued from our 3 vineyards (limestone, pebbles and sand) Production area: Tavel village Size of the Vineyard: 200 hectares Yield: 44 hl/ha Age of the vines: 35 years
Winemaking
Tavel is an “original rosé” produced by a type of winemaking which makes completely different from any other rosé and is more like a red wine with long macerations (48 hours). After pressing, fermentation is led from 10 to 15 days at low temperatures (13°-14°C). Tavel is a blend of free run juice (which gives fruit aromas, freshness and acidity), and pressing juice (which preserves its richness, structure and strength). This single and original blend gives rise to Tavel wine, "1st Rosé of France".
Tasting notes
Eye: deep bright “partridge eye” ruby pink. Nose: red and white fruits combined. Mouth: fruity, long spicy finish
Food pairing
Enjoyable with an aperitif as well as a meal (better than white and red in succession), charcuterie, spicy Indian, Middle East, Asian and Provencal Cuisine, white meat and goat cheese. Serve it at 12-14 ° C
Aging potential
1 to 3 years
Grape varieties
Grenache 50 % - Cinsault 15 % - Syrah, Mourvedre and Old Carignan 20 % - Clairette 8 % - Picpoul and Bourboulenc 7 %
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