The Tavel from Château d'Aquéria does justice to fine dining. With its lovely fruit, elegance, and class, and its beautiful fullness, this vinous rosé is once again a sure bet in its appellation, with everything you would expect from a Tavel... to be a serious companion at the table!
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Eye
slightly lighter color
Nose
aromas of red fruits (cherries, strawberries) and spices.
Mouth
Structured and complex. Fresh and long finish.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
20 minutes before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with melon and ham, grilled meats, exotic cuisines, white meats, beef tartare, goat's cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The estate is unique in that it is the only one to extend over both the Tavel and Lirac appellations, covering 65 hectares. Its rounded pebbles on the surface and sandy-clay subsoil produce fairly fresh wines, as the vines suffer less from the heat than in other areas. Tavel contains eight of the nine grape varieties authorized in the appellation, and is a source of pride for the Bez family, who manage this magnificent estate with discretion and wisdom. Tavel contains eight of the nine grape varieties authorized in the appellation, and is one of the prides of the Bez family, who manage this magnificent estate with discretion and wisdom. With its reasonable prices, it is a model for the region. The wines here show tremendous aging potential and develop admirably in complexity, as regularly proven by vertical tastings.
Decanter
Wine rating (2016 guide) 95/100 (2015 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2016 guide) 1*Star (2015 vintage) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
No fewer than six grape varieties (including 25% white grapes, Clairette and Bourboulenc) are used to make this intense, brilliant rosé with raspberry highlights. The elegant nose expresses ripe red fruits with a hint of amyl. Full-bodied and smooth on the attack, rich and aromatic, the palate reveals beautiful notes of morello cherry enhanced by spices on the finish.
About the estate:
In 1919, Jean Olivier acquired the former estate of the Counts of Aqueria, dominated by an 18th-century château and adorned with a French-style park. His son-in-law Paul de Bez completely restructured the vineyard: today, it covers 64 hectares in a single block, managed since 1984 by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno, now joined by Raphaël, the fourth generation. A sure bet for Lirac and Tavel wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
3-star estate (very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The Château d'Aqueria dates back to the 16th century. In 1920, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, who brought it to prominence. Vincent and Bruno de Bez now oversee the estate where they grew up, which covers no less than 66 hectares. Apart from Tavel, a renowned gastronomic rosé, the rest of the production, under the Lirac appellation (both red and white), is often interesting.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2016 guide) 91/100 (2015 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
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