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TAVEL 2021 AC
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CHÂTEAU D'AQUÉRIA
This very tasty Vintages Wine of the Month has a bright pale reddish colour. Intense, spicy, ripe, red-apple-plum nose with some floral, mineral notes. Dry, medium bodied, nicely structured, tangy, gently spicy, ripe apple-plum-raspberry flavours with a lingering, bright, fresh, still youthful, crisp, harmonious finish. Versatile - would work well with salmon and/or roast chicken. The entire Southern Rhone commune of Tavel is solely dedicated 100% to Rosé - no reds or whites. This blend (same as the 2020) of 45% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 15% Cinsault, 8% Mourvèdre, 6% Syrah, 4% Bourboulenc & 2% Picpoul has 14.3% alcohol and under 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number LT2005 on the back label. CSPC 319368
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Nob Est
Country France
Region Rhône
Rating ***(90.5 points)
Bright, Elegant, Dry, Well Structured
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: This rich, savoury wine has excellent concentration and presence, with well-defined raspberry and strawberry fruit. It's elegant and balanced, with mineral and herbal notes in support. This will be great with grilled sausages, smoked salmon, or vegan wraps with vegetables, rice and chipotle black beans. This style of rosé can drink well for 5+ years from vintage. Price $ 24.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 21, 2022
Cases bought 799 (12 bottles per case)

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