“Elegant and harmonious, Château d’Aqueria’s 2025 Tavel proved to be a great success, evoking aromas of red fruits—strawberries, raspberries, and cherries—blended with floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, elegant, and juicy, it is harmonious and lively, with a racy acidity on the mid-palate and a long, fragrant, and airy finish.” (Wine Advocate 2026)
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Eye
A deep color with flashes of bright red
Nose
Complex and elegant, with aromas of red fruits (raspberries, blackcurrants, strawberries) and spices (pepper)
Palate
Structured and complex, rich and sun-kissed, with a fresh, long finish; freshness and subtlety
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with red mullet on a bed of tapenade, bouillabaisse, monkfish curry, coconut chicken, grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence, scallops...
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 wines that are quite fresh, 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; this 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 admirable complexity, as regularly demonstrated 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 in a French-style park. His son-in-law, Paul de Bez, completely restructured the vineyard: today, it consists of 64 hectares in a single block, managed since 1984 by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno, who are now joined by Raphaël, the fourth generation. A sure bet in Lirac and Tavel.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 3*Stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The Château d'Aqueria traces its origins to the 16th century. In 1920, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, who would bring it to prominence. Today, Vincent and Bruno de Bez tend to 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 (2026 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Elegant and harmonious, Château d'Aqueria's 2025 Tavel has proven to be a great success, evoking aromas of red berries—strawberries, raspberries, and cherries—blended with floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, elegant, and juicy, it is harmonious and lively, with a refined acidity on the mid-palate and a long, fragrant, and airy finish.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Bold and vibrant, it offers a delightful blend of red licorice and bitter cherry pit, interwoven with earthy notes of tobacco, hibiscus, and menthol. Robust yet elegant, its refined tannins delicately round out the finish. Excellent as a full-bodied rosé or light red, it offers a fresh acidity that pairs well with a wide variety of dishes. Grenache, Syrah, Clairette, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Bourboulenc. Enjoy now through 2029.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. JAMES H. Posted on August 17, 2026
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