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Château d'Aquéria - Tavel 2010

Tavel|Rosé wine

4.2/5 (9 customers)

Note: Winner of the 2011 Prix Plaisir at the Bettane & Desseauve Challenge; Gerbelle & Maurange 15.5/20, RVF 15/20, Gault Millau 14.5/20
“Here is a great table rosé, powerful and warm, with subtle notes of morello cherries, a hint of pepper, and a full-bodied finish with tart berries. At the table, pair it with plump prawns and Andalusian gazpacho.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)

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Estate

Château d'Aqueria

Vintage

2010

Designation

Tavel

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

52% Grenache noir, 12% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, 9% Cinsault, 9% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 2% Picpoul

Regions

Sandy and clay-rich slopes

Viticulture

vineyard management using integrated pest management

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

24 to 48 hours of maceration in vats, followed by blending the grape varieties in pairs

Livestock farming

aged in barrels for 3 months

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Complex and powerful, with notes of red berries (strawberry, raspberry)

Palate

Full-bodied and rich, with lovely minerality and notes of red fruit. The finish is beautifully balanced, combining complexity and freshness.

Serve

at 12-14°C

Open

20 minutes before

Drink from

2012

Drink before

2015

Production

280,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des grillades, des cuisines exotiques, des viandes blanches, un tartare de boeuf, des fromages de chèvre...<br/>

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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. With its reasonable prices, it serves as a model for the region. The wines here demonstrate tremendous aging potential and develop admirably in complexity, as is regularly proven by vertical tastings.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

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 for 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 restored it to its former glory. Today, Vincent and Bruno de Bez tend to the lands of their childhood—no less than 66 hectares. Aside from the Tavel, a renowned gourmet rosé, the rest of the production, under the Lirac appellation (both red and white), is often of interest.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 9 reviews