Tavel

Tavel

Les Trois Espiègles

Les Trois Espiègles

Rosé Wine

Rosé Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
This vineyard situated in the Gard département, in the commune of Tavel. It was the favorite drink of King Philippe le Bel, and later of the Avignon popes.

Soil:
White calcareous stone and clay.

Grape Variety:
50% Grenache ; 40% Cinsault ; 10% Syrah.

Age of the vines:
Around 25 years.

Vinification:
Made from “saignées”: cold maceration for a few hours until the desired colour is obtained.
Controlled temperatures of alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing:
6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Yield:
35 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Deep salmon pink.
Bouquet:
Aromas of tart red berries, such as strawberry and raspberry.
Palate:
Warm and ample with a pleasant final note of freshness.

Matching Food and Wine:
Escalope of tuna with green pepper butter
Aiguillette of duck with cherries
Croustillant of mullet with olives
Asian food

Serving Temperature:
12° to 14°.

Best enjoyed within: 
Around 2 to 3 years.