Last night I tasted for the very
first time The Chateau de Trirquevedel Tavel Rosé. This wine has a long and
glorious history. Favorite wine of Louis XIV and celebrated by author Balzac, I
felt that I had to pay my tributes before I had my first sip. I love the deep
pink color, very different than the traditional Provencial rosés. Tavel is
the only A.O.C entirely made up of rosé, which prohibits any
whites or reds from wearing the label of this Southern Rhône cru. This wine is a blend of 56% Grenache Noir, 20% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 4%
Syrah, 4% Bourbelenc, 3% Mourvèdre, 3% Grenache Blanc.
This said to be one of the best
rosés of Southern Rhone, was dry with balanced acidity, pleasantly juicy and
with red-fruit flavors that you can't miss. I would definitely recommend it
even if it was slightly oversold by my friends and its historic timeline. I would like the fruits riper but all the same, it is an awesome choice for a hot summer day. Pair it with a light salad or slices of
cheese.
PS: Glasses were chosen with a practical angle as the wine was enjoyed at the park so they had to be different!
1 comments:
I see from your photos that this was the 2013 vintage was was notoriously bad, resulting in light and high acid wines. Your friends were most likely referring to better vintages when Tavel is "fit for a king". Sadly this was not the case in 2013. Also Hemingway was a fan but I cant find his quotes on the wine. Anyone know what they were?
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