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Maison Guigal

Tavel

Between “Pont d’Avignon” and “Pont du Gard”, Tavel vines are planted on a great terroir of limestone, pebbles, sand and gravels. The vines cultivation in the region goes back to the 5th century BC. Established by the Greeks, the vineyard was developed with the Romans. More recently, the novelist Honoré de Balzac said that it was one of the rare rosé wines that could advantageously age. In 1936, the Tavel area obtained the AOC rank and became the first rosé AOC in France.

Appellation

Appellation created in 1936
100% rosé wines | 904 hectares of vines
36 779 hl/ year
Average yield 41 hl/hectare
35 % of the production exported

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Grenache 60 %, Cinsault 15%, Clairette 10%, Syrah 10%, Others 5%

Terroir

Mediterranean climate. 2700 hours of sunshine per year, under a dominant wind : the mistral wind. Clay soil.

Average age of vines

25 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

After an overnight maceration, the juice is separated from the solid part (skin, seeds). Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

6 months in stainless steel tanks

Yearly production

50 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Pure and bright cherry pink.

Nose

Elegant floral and fruity notes.

Palate

A fruity and well-structured wine with aromatic delicacy on the palate.

Overall

A pleasant acidity which is balanced by fleshy fruitiness and body.

Service

Drinking window

Ready to drink

Ageing potential

Up to 3 years.

Service temperature

12°C - 14°C

Food pairings

Starters, fish, cold meats and grilled meat.

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