Tavel Rosé 2023

Grapes of exceptional quality from a noble terroir allow Château d’Aqueria to craft a quintessential Tavel, widely appreciated as the finest wine of its appellation. Grapes are handpicked from Château d’Aqueria’s own vineyards, which span 163 acres across the sandy-clay slopes of Tavel. The mesoclimate is ideal for cultivating Grenache and other Tavel grapes. Using its cutting-edge weather station, located in the heart of the vineyards, Château d’Aqueria precisely monitors weather conditions and adjusts vineyard practices accordingly.

The grapes are hand harvested then destemmed and chilled. Varieties are blended two by two and undergo a 12-to-24-hour maceration, enhancing the aromatic complexity. The maceration is a key step in crafting these Tavel wines as it extracts color, structure, and matter. Once the target color is obtained, the tanks are bled and the marcs are pressed at length to add to the free-run juice. The juice then undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation for 15 days. This wine sees no malolactic fermentation and no oak contact. The final blend takes place in December before bottling. This results in a flavorful, vibrant, and food-friendly rosé that can be enjoyed year-round and cellared for several years.