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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, dried rose petal, garrigue, mineral
Palate: fresh cherry, raspberry, citrus zest, mineral freshness, clean dry finish
The reference Tavel from La Mordoree; a full-bodied, structured dry rose with vibrant red fruit, garrigue freshness, and remarkable depth for the style.
What it pairs with
- Bouillabaisse Full-bodied dry Tavel rose is the traditional Provencal accompaniment to fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Grilled squid with garlic and herbs High acidity and mineral freshness cut through squid richness.More wines for fish →
- Salade Nicoise Herb notes and red fruit character are natural companions to the classic salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Tapenade on grilled bread with goat cheese Mineral freshness and red fruit balance the salt of tapenade and tang of cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
Picodon
Our pick The accords-mets-vins.fr guide keeps Provence rosé for young Picodon and picks Tavel, which it calls fuller and more structured, for an aged one. An aged Picodon is drier and firmer, and a dry rosé with Tavel's weight and fresh acidity has the grip to match it.
Saint-Félicien
Our pick The accords-mets-vins.fr guide proposes Tavel rosé for Saint-Félicien, for its body and its red-fruit and spice aromas, a contrast with the cheese's sweetness. It advises serving rosé at 8 to 10 degrees C, which keeps the wine fresh against the creamy paste.
How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bouillabaisse, Grilled squid with garlic and herbs, Salade Nicoise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Dame Rousse is the flagship Tavel of Domaine de la Mordoree, sourced from the estate's Tavel parcels which are among the oldest and most prestigious in the appellation. Tavel is the only French AOC dedicated exclusively to rose wine.
- 1993La Dame Rousse established as the flagship Tavel at La Mordoree
- 2005La Mordoree's Tavel widely listed by French sommeliers
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (60%), Clairette (15%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Tavel AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only; no oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel
What does Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, white peach, dried rose petal, garrigue, mineral. On the palate, fresh cherry, raspberry, citrus zest, mineral freshness, clean dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The reference Tavel from La Mordoree; a full-bodied, structured dry rose with vibrant red fruit, garrigue freshness, and remarkable depth for the style.
When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel?
Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled squid with garlic and herbs and Salade Nicoise. Full-bodied dry Tavel rose is the traditional Provencal accompaniment to fish stew.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel?
The blend is Grenache (60%), Clairette (15%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Tavel AOC.
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