Tavel Rose `Moon Apoge` Domaine des Carabiniers 2020

Country
France
Region
Southern Rhone
Producer
Domaine des Carabiniers
Grape(s)
Grenache (50%)
Cinsault (20%)
Clairette (15%)
Syrah (15%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Biodynamic
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The Southern Rhone is home to many famous appellations with a great variety of soils and microclimates, though in general sees ideal growing conditions that are warm and dry, with the Mistral wind proving a defining feature. Grenache forms the backbone of southern Rhône blends, including Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. With a range of varieties grown, the region sees a range of styles produced from quality red and white wines to the aromatic dessert wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.

Producer

In the 14th century, the papal community lived in Avignon (Palais des Papes) and the region was guarded by Italian mounted guards - the Carabinieri. Since that time, the area has been known as `Carabiniers`. Domaine des Carabiniers has been family run for four generations. The vineyard was developed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Leperchois family. Christian Leperchois built the current winery in the 60`s. Now, Magali and Fabien run the domaine which converted to organic viticulture in 1997 and then to biodynamic viticulture in 2009. They vinify with natural yeasts, without the use of chemical products and with very low sulphur additions.
Tasting Notes
Tavel is an appellation in the southern Rhone valley, unique for specialising solely in rose wines. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette and Syrah from 50 year old vines, which have a long maceration period of 24-36 hours. This gives the wine a deep salmon pink colour with an intense bouquet of soft red fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is round, full and ripe with notes of raspberries, redcurrants and cherries, the structure balanced by a fresh acidity.
Food
A gastronomic rose, pair with mediterranean dishes, tuna steak, spicy food and tagine.
Media
Robert Parker awarded 90 points and Decanter awarded 93 points.