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.

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 own AOC, the first rose-only appellation in France

Facts

Producer
Chateau d'Aqueria
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

Tags

bourboulenc cinsault clairette drink young dry grenache high acid low tannin medium body mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion picnic occasion summer old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with oily fish pairs with vegetable forward price trade up still rose syrah value pick
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