Château d’Aquéria’s Tavel truly does justice to fine dining. With its lovely, elegant, and refined fruitiness and its beautiful depth, this full-bodied rosé is once again a standout of its appellation, offering everything one expects from a Tavel… a serious dining companion!
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Eye
slightly lighter color
Nose
aromas of red berries (cherries, strawberries) and spices.
Palate
Structured and complex. A crisp, long finish.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
20 minutes before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with melon and ham, grilled meats, exotic dishes, white meats, beef tartare, goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The estate is unique in that it is the only one to span both the Tavel and Lirac appellations in a single contiguous block, covering 65 hectares. Its surface pebbles and sandy-clay subsoil produce fairly fresh wines, as the vines suffer less from the heat than in other areas. The Tavel includes eight of the nine grape varieties authorized in the appellation; it is a source of pride for the Bez family, who manage this magnificent estate with discretion and wisdom, and whose reasonable prices make it a model for the region. The wines here demonstrate tremendous aging potential and develop admirably in complexity, as regular vertical tastings consistently prove.
Decanter
Wine rated (2016 guide) 95/100 (2015 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (2015 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
No fewer than six grape varieties (including 25% white grapes—Clairette and Bourboulenc) go into this intense, brilliant rosé made by the saignée method, with raspberry-colored highlights. The elegant nose reveals ripe red fruits, with a hint of amyl. Full-bodied and smooth on the palate, rich and aromatic, the wine reveals lovely notes of morello cherry, enhanced by spices on the finish.
About the estate:
In 1919, Jean Olivier acquired the former estate of the Counts of Aqueria, centered around an 18th-century château and set within a French-style park. His son-in-law, Paul de Bez, completely restructured the vineyard: today, it comprises 64 hectares in a single block, managed since 1984 by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno, who are now joined by Raphaël, representing the fourth generation. A sure bet in Lirac and Tavel.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
3-star rated estate (High-quality production)
About the estate:
The Château d'Aqueria dates back to the 16th century. In 1920, it was purchased by Jean Olivier, who brought it to prominence. Today, Vincent and Bruno de Bez oversee the lands of their childhood—no less than 66 hectares. Aside from the Tavel, a renowned rosé for fine dining, the rest of the production, under the Lirac appellation (both red and white), is often noteworthy.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 91/100 (2015 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
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