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TAVEL

Philip the Fair said long ago the one good wine is the blush wine of Tavel. Francois I, Louis XIV held it in the highest esteem. Ronsard, Balzac and Brillat Savarin sang its praises. Situated on the soil of the Gard, on a harsh plain beyond the Rhone to the south west of Orange, the vineyard is planted principally with grenache and clairette, together with some cinsault. picpoul and bourboulenc. It travels well and was one of the first to conquer the Americas. Its strength ensures a full bloom when two or three years old but most prefer it young and fresh still rich with all the scents of its native moors.

Rose production only from 1900 acre site located 10 miles Northwest of Avignon.

Grenache permitted to a minimum of 60% with Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Syrah also allowed.

Maximum alcohol level is 13.5%: Maximum yield is 42 ML/HA (almost 193 cases per acre).

Dry full bodied rose reputed to be the best in France.

Should not be kept for more than 3 years.