Tradition White
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Lirac
White,Lirac
White Grenache, White Clairette, Bourboulenc
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
Age of the vines: 25 years old
Soil: Clay and limestone with sand and rounded pebbles
Winemaking
After the destemming, the harvest undergoes a 3 to 5 hours cold maceration and a temperature-controlled fermentation between 16 and 18°C.
Tasting notes
Pale yellow color with green tinge, floral scents and fruity aromas of white peach. The frank attack is followed by a full-rounded palate with very delicate fruity and floral notes.
Food pairing
This wine can be served as an aperitif. It will also be ideal with seafood, fish dishes and cheese.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
White Grenache, White Clairette, Bourboulenc
Terrisson Wines
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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