"Ripe and concentrated, this wine presents the essence of fresh summer fruits such as raspberry and plum, enveloped in rose petals and violets. Structured and fleshy, the palate offers an abundance of spicy plums, black pepper, and stone. Further aging promises increased depth and complexity. (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
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Eye
Intense color with bright red highlights
Nose
Complex and elegant, aromas of red fruits (raspberries, blackcurrants, strawberries) and spices (pepper).
Mouth
Structured and complex, rich and sunny, with a fresh and long finish, freshness and subtlety
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red mullet on a bed of tapenade, bouillabaisse, monkfish curry, coconut chicken, lamb chops grilled with Provençal herbs, scallops...
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Ripe and concentrated, this wine presents the essence of fresh summer fruits such as raspberry and plum, enveloped in rose petals and violets. Structured and fleshy, the palate offers an abundance of spicy plums, black pepper, and stone. Further aging promises increased depth and complexity.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20
About wine:
The nose has a slight hint of pear with crushed red fruits. A lovely sensation of freshness, with a hint of rose and an expansive finish, also with good fruit concentration. Ripe fruit on the finish, with just the right amount of grip underneath—long.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 14 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. WYATT B. Published on 08/11/2025
I love Tavel wine, and this one is very good, as well as being excellent value for money.
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Note and opinion by Mr. ERIC G. Published on 06/01/2025
A beautiful Tavel wine to discover the appellation at its most fruity. Lovely roundness that pairs beautifully with summer dishes such as slow-cooked meals (I tried it with a 7-hour lamb dish and it was a perfect match).
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on January 10, 2025
Full and round, the palate reveals a silky, almost creamy texture right from the start, rich in fresh, intense red berries with hints of pepper. The highly expressive whole is carried by a slight acidic tension that tempers the vinous character of this rosé while ensuring a long, refreshing finish. A charming Tavel table wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Don't hesitate to serve it with sea bream with red peppers, garlic and lemon shrimp skewers grilled on the barbecue, or even a Sisteron lamb tagine with honey. 3.9.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE C. Published on 11/26/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. EMMANUEL E. Published on 07/22/2025
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