La Gravinière comes from a terroir of mixed slate, pebbles, and sand, where Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes fully express themselves. This unique vintage dedicated to rosé is carefully crafted by the Amadieu family. Tavel is a rosé wine that pairs well with all the world's cuisines, whether spicy, colorful, or exotic.
Wine Information
VINEYARD
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Southern Rhône
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WINE REGION
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Rhone
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YEAR
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2024 |
VITICULTURE
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Reasoned
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DOMAIN
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Pierre Amadieu
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NAME
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Tavel
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COLOR
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Pink
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ALCOHOL LEVELS
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14% vol.
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GRAPE VARIETY
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Grenache Noir 60% Cinsault 30%, Syrah, Mourvèdre
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The Estate
In 1929, Pierre Amadieu decided to market bottles from the 7 hectares of Gigondas vines he owned. He was one of the first to inscribe the name of the appellation on his bottles and won a gold medal at the Paris Agricultural Competition. Today, Pierre Amadieu's children and grandchildren have taken up the family torch and continue to perpetuate the Amadieu spirit.
The terroir
La Gravinière comes from three terroirs: the lauzes, a soil dotted with white stones which provides a beautiful aromatic persistence, and aromas of flint; the sands, a light and filtering soil which produces elegant wines and the rolled pebbles which provide structure and roundness.
The grape variety
Grenache Noir is the basic grape variety for making Tavel, bringing roundness and power to the wine. The secondary grape varieties are Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Cinsault is a southern grape variety that thrives in the sun and is not afraid of drought. It gives the wine its aromatic finesse. Syrah for the aromatic power of red fruits and Mourvèdre for the aromatic freshness.
The wine
With its sparkling raspberry color and amber highlights, this half-bottle of Tavel reveals floral and fruity aromas soon overtaken by softer fragrances of candied fruit enhanced by a few spicy notes. La Gravinière is an exceptional rosé wine that offers a beautiful balance on the palate and combines great finesse with a lovely freshness. Enjoy very chilled with ratatouille, white meat, or shellfish.
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