Tavel Rosé (France)

The Tavel AOC is known to produce a very dry Rosé with more body and stucture than the Provence AOC.

Typical Flavors


Cerry
Red Cherry		 Strawberry
Strawberry		 Peach
Peach

Nectarine
Nectarine		 Almonds
Almonds		 Spices
Spices

Red Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, and Nectarine are typical Tavel Rosé flavors.

Hints of Almonds and Spices.

Profile

Tavel Rosés are dry, bodied and fruit driven with natural high acidity:

SUGARDry
BODYMedium
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium High
Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

Tavel AOC

Tavel wines are only available in Rosé. The Tavel AOC is the only appellation in the Rhône Valley to produce nothing but Rosé.

Tavel Rosé can only be made from fields in Tavel commune - and a few parcels in Roquemaure.

Allowed grape varieties:

Grenache (up to 60%), Cinsault (min. 15%), Syrah, Mourvedre, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Carignan (max. 10%) and Calitor (very rare).

No grape varietiy must count for more than 60% of the content.

Alcohol: Minumum 11%.