Les Lauzeraies Tavel Rosé 2021

Tavel, Rhone, France

Wine Spectator 90 points! Wine Enthusiast 90 points!

Les Lauzeraies Tavel Rosé is a delicious dry rosé produced by Les Vignerons de Tavel in this famous appellation of the Rhone Valley. Tavel is the Rhône Valley’s rosé-only appellation. These wines have nice grip and body so they can be drunk year-round and even benefiting from aging. Make no mistake however, this is still Rosé, meant to be chilled and enjoyed with a wide range of meals; it’s a great pick for Thanksgiving! A Grenache dominant blend of numerous grapes (including the white varieties Clairette and Picpoul), this wine undergoes a longer maceration than most rosé, up to 48 hours, which brings out that deeper character and color. Displaying a generous mouthfeel, excellent purity, lovely florals (violets, roses) and a light spice note, Les Lauzeraies shows great versatility and range. Les Lauzeries

Tavel is a blend of Black Grenache (50%, softness and high aromatic potential) - Mourvèdre, old Carignan and Syrah (17%, color, spicy aromas and fullness) - Clairette (6%, floral aromas) - Picpoul and Bourboulenc (7%, flower aromas and liveliness) - Cinsault (20%, delicacy and structure). The wine is a beautiful deep pink in color with distinct mineral aromas with hints of undergrowth. The palate is fruit-driven and delicate with hints of minerality and finishes with a gentle persistence.

“A structured rosé, packed with pomegranate and blood orange fruit flavors, which are carried by crunchy acidity and framed by tobacco and hot stone on the finish. Built for food—salmon or even roasted chicken. Delicious. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre.”—Wine Spectator 90 points!

Enjoy Les Lauzeraies Tavel Rosé now and over the next 3-4 years as the perfect patio aperitif wine. It pairs beautifully with salade Nicoise, roast chicken, grilled shrimp and mild cheeses.