Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel Rosé 2024
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France / Rhône
A historic vineyard, Prieuré de Montézargues was originally a monastery dating from 1199. The vineyard is a single 84-acre parcel sheltered from the Mistral wind by the Montagne Noire mountain range. The original stone priory buildings blend seamlessly into the landscape. This micro-terroir is composed of sandy soils covered by ‘galets’ – large, well-worn stones carried down the Alps by glaciers during the last ice age. Grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning and carefully sorted. They undergo direct pressing in a pneumatic press for three hours. After fermentation at a low temperature, the wine is blended and aged on fine lees for four months in stainless steel vats.
Harvest Note
2024 was marked by several rain episodes in early spring, bringing the risk of mildew that required hard work in the vines. The summer was warm but not scorching and so the vineyard did not suffer either lack of water or delayed maturity. Even if the harvest is one of the smallest in recent years, the wines are promising, fruity and fine - beautiful fruit/freshness balance supported by nice acidities, moderate alcohol levels and delicate tannins.
Tasting Note
A bright cherry pink, this Tavel rosé shows aromas of blackberry, strawberry, and rose petals. On the palate, this medium to full bodied wine has notes of cherry, blood orange, and almonds. It has a long and elegant finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Grenache (50%), Mourvèdre (15%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (10%), Clairette (10%)
APPELLATION: Tavel
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 4.44 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 4 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats
Unique Selling Points
- A historic vineyard, Prieuré de Montézargues was originally a monastery from 1199
- Tavel rosés are flavorful, food-friendly, and cherry pink
- Tavel became France’s first rosé AOC in 1936
- Vineyards certified AB Organic
The Prieuré de Montézargues is a place steeped in history which enjoys an exceptional location. It is hidden behind a forest of holm oaks and pines which gives it the impression of being cut off from the world.
Rémi Jean, Managing Director & Winemaker
About the Grape
Cinsaut
Ripe and meaty over elegant, with rose and almond notes, Cinsault’s relatively low tannins typically relegate it to blends with other varieties, as with Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel Rosé.
Clairette
Vinified carefully, Clairette produces a light, floral and fruity wine. Used in sparkling wine and in blends, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel Rosé, Côtes-du-Rhône and Lirac.
Grenache
Grenache is loaded with dense, lusty aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackcurrant, jam, pepper and licorice, with a palate-coating texture and high alcohol.
Grenache Blanc
This grape can produce an attractive, fleshy, generously fruity wine with a fragrance of flowers and dill.
Syrah
Syrah has seductively dense, rich, chewy black berry aromas and flavors, with notes of tar, wood smoke, bacon, leather, chocolate, and sometimes violets. The tannins are firm yet elegant.
