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
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Peach |
 Nectarine |
 Almonds |
 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:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Pizza |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Tavel Rosé has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheese:
Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.
French Specialities
Salad Niçoise.
Salad from Nice, with Tomatoes, Eggs, Olives, Tuna, and Olive Oil.
Quiche Lorraine.
Tart filled with Cheese, Meat, Bacon, and Vegetables.
Bouillabaisse.
Provençal fish stew with Fish, Herbs, and Spices.
Ratatouille.
Provençal stewed Vegetables.
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%.