Tradition Red
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Côtes du Rhône
Red,Côtes du Rhône
Grenache 60% -Syrah 20 %- Carignan & 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
Terroir : Age of the vines: 20 years old
Soil: Clay and limestone with sand
Winemaking
Traditional wine making with 15 to 20 days of
maceration at temperature-controlled fermentation
between 80 and 84°F.
Tasting notes
Deep cherry-red color, ripe red fruits nose, supple and
harmonious fruity palate, with freshness on the finish.
Food pairing
This wine pairs wonderfully with roasted and grilled
meats as well as with spicy food.
Best serve at 58 tO 61 ° F.
Aging potential
1-3 years
Grape varieties
Grenache 60% -Syrah 20 %- Carignan & Mourvedre 20%
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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