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Tavel

Tavel wine guide: the appellation in France, its Grenache, the rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Grenache
Styles
rosé
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Tavel is an appellation of Rhône, France.

Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah and Clairette.

Vines root into iron-rich, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

Rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows complex.

Pour them alongside grilled seafood, pasta with light sauces, salads and spicy dishes.

Serve chilled.

Soil
Iron-richLimestoneSand
Climate
Mediterranean
Styles
rosé

In the glass.

Rosé: Complex.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Brotte Tavel Les Eglantiers Rose, Rhone, France
  • Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose, Rhone, France
  • Chateau de Manissy Tavel Tete de Cuvee Rose, Rhone, France
  • Chateau de Segries Tavel Rose, Rhone, France
  • Chateau de Trinquevedel Tavel Cuvee Traditionelle, Rhone, France
  • Chateau la Genestiere Tavel Rose, Rhone, France
  • Domaine Corne-Loup Tavel Rose, Rhone, France
  • Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Cuvee La Reine des Bois Rose, Rhone, France

At the table.

  • Grilled seafood
  • Pasta with light sauces
  • Salads
  • Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Tavel: common questions

01.
What grapes is Tavel known for?
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Grenache is the signature grape of Tavel. Syrah and Clairette are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Tavel make?
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Tavel produces rosé wine.
03.
Where is Tavel?
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Tavel is an appellation in France.
04.
What food goes with Tavel wine?
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Try grilled seafood, pasta with light sauces, salads and spicy dishes.

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