« Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley »
Southern Rhône

Tavel

The French rosé par excellence with all the elegance and nobility which make it a classic at top restaurants.

Soil type

Clay and pebbles.

Grape variety

60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 5% others.

Average age of vines

25 years

Winemaking

Juice drawn off after maceration overnight. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Average yield

35 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

Around 50.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Pure and deep salmon pink.
Nose : Elegant floral and fruit notes.
Palate : A fruity and well structured wine with aromatic finesse on the palate.
Overall : A pleasant acidity which is balanced by fleshy fruitiness and body.

Our comment

“The premier rosé of France, very full, from a great vintage, redolent of violets and tobacco plants in early evening. A great mouthful of fruits and summer flowers. Perfect with fish, chicken, grilled shops or paella.” - by K. STEVENS M.W.
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Vintages 2019

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

12°C to 14°C.

Ageing potential

3 years.

Food and wine matching

Starters, fish, cold meats and grilled meat.

The cooperage

of the domain

Producing

exceptional wines