La Croix des Roses Red
Cave de Tavel et de Lirac - Côtes du Rhône
Red,Côtes du Rhône
Grenache 50% - Syrah 20% -Carignan 20 %- Mourvèdre 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
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. Limestone and Clay. 25 years - 60 hectares - 45 Hl/Ha
Winemaking
Harvest is destemmed. vating for 3 weeks. pumping-over serevral times during the alcoholic fermentation. Temperatures are monitored to see if refrigeration is necessary at the start of fermentation and to raise them smoothly and gradually during fermentation. /nIn stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Bright lively garnet red. Powerful aromas of spices and red fruits. Soft attack, structured and mellowed; good long finish.
Food pairing
This wine goes perfectly with grilled red and white meat, charcuterie, savoury tarts, fresh pasta, lasagne or cannelloni and cheese.
Aging potential
3 to 5 years.
Grape varieties
Grenache 50% - Syrah 20% -Carignan 20 %- Mourvèdre 20%
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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