Wines from Tavel
Domaine de la Genestière 2005 Cuvée Raphaël Rosé (Tavel)
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Clean aromas of strawberries and cherries. This Tavel is on the heavier side, with white chocolate notes weighing down the berry fruity. But it’s still reasonably balanced, thus it presents itself as being rich rather than heavy.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vignes des Prêcheurs 2010 Rosé (Tavel)
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This is a plump, medium-bodied rosé, vibrant with confected berry fruit and undertones of mossy stones and peppery spice. Should be versatile at the table, as it’s fresh enough to handle fish yet intense enough to partner grilled meats.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
Brotte 2006 Les Eglantiers Rosé (Tavel)
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This bright, vibrant pink wine ably combines ample fruit with cool, minerally notes to make a complex, tongue-tingling whole. Wet stone aromas accent cherry-berry flavors, and although the wine is round, there's a hint of CO2 to help provide freshness on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2007)
Les Vignerons de Tavel 2005 Cuvée Tableau Rosé (Tavel)
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- $14
From its potent strawberry and watermelon nose to its candied fruit flavors, everything about this wine tries a little too hard, like a strident voice that says pay attention to me. It’s well made, tasty, and some will like the volume turned up.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de la Mordorée 2005 Rosé (Tavel)
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A bit heavy and rich, with ample weight and a slightly syrupy texture. Perfumy and rose-like on the nose, with bright, confected cherry and berry fruit.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vignerons de Tavel 2005 Carte d'Or Rosé (Tavel)
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- $13
Slightly darker than most Tavel, this cuvée from the co-op is more mineral and less fruited, yet also more alcoholic and bigger than the others. The result is a bit clunkier and not as harmonious, but still a good drink.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de Longval 2005 Rosé (Tavel)
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Slightly lighter in hue than others, with more of a coppery tinge. But it’s still impressively pink. Strawberry aromas pick up floral hints with airing, while the red-berry flavors seem a touch syrupy and indistinct. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Les Vignerons de Tavel 2010 Cuvée Tableau Rosé (Tavel)
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- $18
A pale raspberry in color, this rosé is almost too young at this point, with some flint and passion fruit notes over berry fruit. Give it another six months and try it in the early spring, by which time it should have opened up a bit.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
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