Croix des Roses
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Tavel
Rosé,Tavel
50% Grenache - 20% Cinsault - 6% Clairette - 7% Picpoul - 17% Syrah
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: Municipality of Tavel Vineyard size: 74 acres (30 hectares) Maximum yield: 1,760 gallons per acre (44 hl/ha) Average vine age: 35 years
Winemaking
Tavel is a unique rosé with a winemaking process similar to that of red wine. It begins with maceration lasting 24 to 48 hours. The free-run juice is collected before pressing and is often blended with the juice from the first pressing. This is followed by fermentation lasting 10 to 15 days at low temperatures (13°C-14°C). The free-run juice contributes aroma, fruitiness, freshness, and acidity, while the pressed juice provides richness, structure, and power. This results in an elegant rosé: the premier rosé of France.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Bright and clear, with a deep ruby-red color. Bouquet: Mineral, cherry, raspberry. Palate: Well-structured, spicy, mineral, with a long finish.
Food pairing
Pairs excellently with grilled dishes, white meat, fish, hearty cheeses, or Mediterranean cuisine such as paella or Asian dishes.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
50% Grenache - 20% Cinsault - 6% Clairette - 7% Picpoul - 17% Syrah
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