Le Chant du Soleil Rosé
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Tavel
Rosé,Tavel
50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, Mourvèdre, Ciansault and Carignan, 15% Clairette, Picpoul and 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
The Cave des Vignerons de Tavel is in the Rhone Valley near Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its geographical position in the heart of the Tavel vineyards is an indication of its deep local roots. White earth and sand (sandy clay and limestone soils). Vines : 35 years old - 10 Ha
Winemaking
Tavel is a unique rosé produced by a type of vinification which makes it completely different from any other rosé. After pressing, fermentation takes 10 to 15 days at low temperature (13-14°C). /nVinification and storage in stainless steel vats before bottling
Tasting notes
Eye: deep pink. Nose: fruity with notes of woodland fruit. Mouth: delicate and very fruity. It is a blend of drip juices which gives it the requisite aromas. Fruits, freshness and acidity, A lot of structure and strength.
Food pairing
Goes well with meals such as spicy Asian food, sushis, paellas, Provençal dishes, or even dry goat's cheeses.
Aging potential
Drink while young. 1 to 3 years.
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, Mourvèdre, Ciansault and Carignan, 15% Clairette, Picpoul and Bourboulenc.
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202390 Wine Spectator
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202290 Wine Advocate
202190 Wine Enthusiast
201688 Wine Spectator
201691 Wine Enthusiast
201588 Wine Enthusiast
90
2023
There's good freshness to this rosé, with a waft of smoke that blows off to reveal rose oil and crushed pomegranate, powered by blood orange acidity. Creamy in feel, with a nicely unadorned palate. Balanced and well-meshed. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Clairette and Picpoul.
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