Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red currant, watermelon, wild herbs, garrigue, citrus

Palate: cherry, raspberry, mineral freshness, light herb, clean dry finish

A classic, benchmark Tavel from one of the appellation's oldest estates; fresh, dry, and mineral with vibrant red fruit and herb notes. The reliable reference for the style.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sardines
    Classic Provencal combination; mineral dry rose and oily fish.
  • Ratatouille Nicoise
    Herb notes and fresh acidity complement the vegetable-rich dish.
  • Charcuterie platter
    Fresh, dry Tavel is the Provencal aperitif rose par excellence.

How to serve Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled sardines, Ratatouille Nicoise, Charcuterie platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Chateau d'Aqueria is one of the oldest and most storied estates in the Tavel appellation, with documented production dating to the early 20th century. The de Bez family owns the estate today. The Tavel AOC, established in 1936, is France's only AOC dedicated solely to rose wine.

  1. 1920: Documented production at Chateau d'Aqueria in the Tavel AOC
  2. 1936: Tavel receives its AOC, dedicated exclusively to dry rose

Facts

Producer
Chateau d'Aqueria · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (50%), Cinsault (15%), Clairette (15%), Syrah (10%), Bourboulenc (10%)
Classification
Tavel AOC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18-30 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
1920

Frequently asked about Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel

What does Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel taste like?

On the nose, red currant, watermelon, wild herbs, garrigue, citrus. On the palate, cherry, raspberry, mineral freshness, light herb, clean dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A classic, benchmark Tavel from one of the appellation's oldest estates; fresh, dry, and mineral with vibrant red fruit and herb notes. The reliable reference for the style.

When should I drink Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel?

Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel?

Grilled sardines is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ratatouille Nicoise and Charcuterie platter. Classic Provencal combination; mineral dry rose and oily fish.

What grapes are in Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel?

The blend is Grenache (50%), Cinsault (15%), Clairette (15%), Syrah (10%), Bourboulenc (10%). The wine is classified as Tavel AOC.

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