Caves de Vignerons de Tavel et Lirac

Cave de Tavel produces half of the Tavel AOC , as well as Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages and Côtes-du-Rhône and stretches over 680 Ha. Where is Tavel? History

• In 1937 the cooperative was founded - one year after the birth of AOP Tavel. • In 2013 about 80 producers deliver their grapes to the cooperative This cooperative are of course specialized in production of wines. The annual production is around 18.000 hl Tavel from about 400 ha which is answering nearly one half of the production of the appellation. • The total production at the cooperative is around 36.000 hl from 680 ha and counts wines from Tavel, Lirac, Cotes du Rhone and IGP-wines. Production

• Winemaker Paul Sanchez • TERROIR • Issued from clay and limestones. Production area: Surrounding the village of Tavel (Rochedfort du Gard and Pujaut) • Size of the Vineyard: 60 hectares Yield: 45 hl/ha • Age of the vines: 25 years • VINIFICATION • Harvest is destemmed. Vatting for 3 weeks. Pumping-over several times during the alcoholic fermentation. Temperatures are monitored to see if refrigeration is necessary at the start of fermentation and to raise them smoothly and gradually during fermentation. • A rosé from Tavel is not made by saignée where you use the free run must after a day or two in order to make the must more concentrated for use in other wines. A Tavel is always direct press after 48-72 hours of maceration. The different cuvées of Tavel illustrate the three types of terrior in the village; limestone, galets and sandy soil. Acantalys AOP Côtes du Rhône 2018

• DESIGNATION : • AOP Côtes du Rhône TASTING NOTES • YEAR : 2018 Eye: bright lively garnet red Nose: powerful, aromas of spice and • GRAPE VARIETIES : red fruit. Mouth: soft attack, structured and mellowed, good • Black , long finish , , PAIRING Mourvèdre This goes perfectly with grilled red and white meat, • SERVING charcuterie, tarts, fresh pasta, Lasagne or Cannelloni and TEMPERATURE : cheese. • Between 16 and 18°C PRIZE • AGEING POTENTIAL : Gold Medal Concours Agricole d'Orange Wine Spectator: 89/100 A Côtes-du-Rhône wine “Les Vignerons de Tavel” which offers a • 3 to 5 years very good value for money.