2025 Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rosé, Rhône Valley, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
This Tavel Rosé is produced using meticulous vinification, featuring a blend of red and white grapes - primarily Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre - from sandy-clay soils. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and chilled, followed by 12–24 hours of maceration to achieve intense color and aromatic complexity. This wine is a combination of direct pressing and Saignée. No malo is performed. Temperature-controlled fermentation occurs over approximately 15 days, followed by aging for 6 months in stainless steel and concrete vats. The final assemblage takes place in early winter before bottling, resulting in a full-bodied, dry, and aromatic wine
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Château d’Aqueria is a historic 100-acre estate in the southern Rhône Valley, spanning the Tavel and Lirac appellations. Founded in 1595 by Louis Joseph d’Aqueria on land ideal for viticulture, the property evolved over centuries into a renowned wine estate. In 1919, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, whose descendants developed its reputation, and in 2022, ownership passed to the Guigal family, who continue its legacy.
The estate is dedicated to preserving its heritage while producing high-quality wines through sustainable and increasingly organic practices. Its diverse grape varieties allow for complex wines: Tavel rosé blends Grenache, Syrah, Clairette, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Bourboulenc; Lirac reds are Grenache-led with Syrah and Mourvèdre; and Lirac whites combine Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussanne, and Viognier. Distinct soil types across the vineyard contribute to the character of each wine, and meticulous vinification ensures a pure expression of the terroir.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
This Tavel Rosé is produced using meticulous vinification, featuring a blend of red and white grapes - primarily Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre - from sandy-clay soils. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and chilled, followed by 12–24 hours of maceration to achieve intense color and aromatic complexity. This wine is a combination of direct pressing and Saignée. No malo is performed. Temperature-controlled fermentation occurs over approximately 15 days, followed by aging for 6 months in stainless steel and concrete vats. The final assemblage takes place in early winter before bottling, resulting in a full-bodied, dry, and aromatic wine
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Château d’Aqueria is a historic 100-acre estate in the southern Rhône Valley, spanning the Tavel and Lirac appellations. Founded in 1595 by Louis Joseph d’Aqueria on land ideal for viticulture, the property evolved over centuries into a renowned wine estate. In 1919, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, whose descendants developed its reputation, and in 2022, ownership passed to the Guigal family, who continue its legacy.
The estate is dedicated to preserving its heritage while producing high-quality wines through sustainable and increasingly organic practices. Its diverse grape varieties allow for complex wines: Tavel rosé blends Grenache, Syrah, Clairette, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Bourboulenc; Lirac reds are Grenache-led with Syrah and Mourvèdre; and Lirac whites combine Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussanne, and Viognier. Distinct soil types across the vineyard contribute to the character of each wine, and meticulous vinification ensures a pure expression of the terroir.
