Wine Reviews

Bold and substantial, just as one expects great Tavel to be, with rose jelly, red currant and watermelon, plus a kick of bitter red tea that brings contrast to the creamy palate. Dried thyme and dusty earth notes line the finish. Shows real presence and power, with a hint of grip that’s well-managed in a refined way.

This wine combines the best of what rosé can be in one bottling. Bready aromas of brioche and red cherry tart entice the nose that also leans into orange zest and strawberry blossom. The palate channels a red wine even though it’s a rosé. The wine is robust and lean muscular with an elegant gait that propels the finish.

Smells like raspberry ripple ice cream, then it’s dry on the palate with good acidity, ending with a herbal touch. This has freshness, detail, balance and interest, best drunk by itself but will stand up to light dishes. Lovely energy and floral notes.

Publisher’s Picks. This rosé offers a perfume of rose petals steeped in Pekoe tea. Melting vanilla bean crosses the palate, with strawberries and an ever-so-light sensation of whipped cream. Beautifully balanced acidity augmenting a dashing, dramatic exit.

This is a bit lighter in both color and palate weight than most Tavel rosés, but it is quite generous in flavor, with fruit recalling ripe wild strawberries and pie cherries. The wine’s acidity is so finely interlaced with the fruit flavors that it doesn’t stand out as a distinct element, yet it continues to provide lift and drive to the flavors through a persistent and proportional finish.