A delightful family-owned Château just outside the village of Tavel, with 70 hectares of vines, all surrounding the Château. Raphaël de Bez represents the new generation now running the estate, with his father Vincent and uncle Bruno de Bez in the background. Approximately 60% of the vineyard is devoted to Tavel Rosé and they also make small quantities of Lirac Rouge, Lirac Blanc and Côtes du Rhône. A good proportion of the of the vineyard remains wild garrigue which is perfect for the environment.
Chateau d’Aqueria Tavel Rose 2024
14% abv
This wine is the classic salmon-pink color expected from a Tavel rosé. Subtle flowers and herbs follow an intense fragrance and flavors of red currant and strawberry. As far as rosé goes, it is bone dry, complex and full-bodied, and handles the robust flavors of the garlic rouille. The floral notes on the palate highlight the soup’s safron and fennel, and the wine’s crisp finish carries through the velvety texture of the veloute. Grenache Noir and Blanc, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.
Tavel is widely considered to be the best rosé producing region in the world. It is the only AOC in France to produce only rosé wines, and they usually fetch a higher price than other rosés. Tavel is situated in the Gard district to the left of the Rhone River (called Right Bank of the Rhone). Tavel rosés often include indigenous white grape varietals such as bourboulenc, clairette and picpoul. These wines are best drunk young and cold.
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2024 | Chateau d'Aqueria | Duty Paid | Europe | France | Grenache (Garnacha/Cannonau) | Mourvedre (Mataro / Monastrell) | Rhone | Rose | Shiraz / Syrah | Still | Tavel | Wine- Reference #:
- 24067
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Grenache (Garnacha/Cannonau), Mourvedre (Mataro / Monastrell), Shiraz / Syrah
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No

