Tavel Rosé (France)

The Tavel Rosé is known to have more body and stucture than a Provence Rosé.

Tavel Rosé Flavors

Red Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, and Nectarine are typical Tavel Rosé flavors, with hints of Almonds and Spices.

Red Cherry

Strawberry

Peach

Nectarine

Almonds

Spices

Tavel Rosé Profile

Tavel Rosé is dry, bodied and fruit driven with good acidity:

SUGAR:	Dry 3g/l

BODY:	Medium

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	Medium High

ALCOHOL:	11-12% ABV

	Serving temperature: 10-12°C (50-54°F)

Tavel Rosé Food Pairing

Tavel Rosé has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing. It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.

Pizza

Antipasti

Charcuterie

Seafood

Pasta

Spicy

Tex-Mex

Hamburger

Chicken

Lamb

Pork

Veal

Excellent Pairings

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.

Cheeses

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.

About 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%.

Côtes du Rhône South

In Côtes du Rhône South, the main grape is Grenache.

The area is most famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.