Chateau de Trinquevedel Tavel Cuvee Traditionelle, Rhone, France

Rosé this bold could only come from Tavel. The 2023 Château de Trinquevedel Tavel Cuvée Traditionnelle is a masterclass in Provençal heritage, born from the sun-drenched Rhône Valley and shaped by generations of dedication. Crafted by one of the appellation’s most respected estates, this organic rosé is anything but ordinary, rich in color, full of life, and structured to impress year-round. It’s a wine with a story in every sip, echoing both the ancient soils it springs from and the family legacy it continues.

Product Details:

• Grapes: 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 12% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Bourboulenc
• ABV: Not specified
• Soil Type: Fluvial sand with quartz pebbles and deep clay loam
• Farming Practices: Organic
• Winemaking:
  • Harvested at optimal ripeness
  • Cold maceration (24h)
  • Blend of free-run and pressed juices
  • Cold settling (24h)
  • 10–15 day temperature-controlled fermentation (17°C)
  • Aged 6 months in stainless steel
  • Bottled at the estate

Sensory Description:

This expressive rosé opens with a vivid raspberry-pink hue and a delicate, aromatic nose full of spring blossoms and small red berries. On the palate, it is vibrant, well-balanced, and richly textured, echoing the bouquet with red berry fruit and a thread of fresh acidity. A tension-filled finish elevates its structure and finesse. Complex, elegant, and fresh, this Tavel rosé offers both immediate charm and aging potential.

Awards & Accolades:

• Coup de Coeur – Guide Hachette 2024 (2022 vintage)
• Gold – Paris 2023 (2022 vintage)
• 91 pts – Wine Advocate & Wine Enthusiast (2022)

Winemaker's Background:

Château de Trinquevedel’s winemaking lineage began in 1936 when Eugène Demoulin revived the once-neglected 13th-century estate, envisioning its sandy and stony soils as ideal for growing Grenache, Cinsault, and Clairette. His great-grandchildren continue his legacy with a commitment to quality, innovation, and organic farming. Their 32 hectares in Tavel yield elegant, complex rosés that balance tradition with modern precision.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled between 10–12°C. Enjoy this wine in its youth to savor its freshness and vivid fruit, or age it 2–3 years to reveal deeper notes of dried and stewed fruits. It pairs beautifully with salmon gravlax, osso bucco, veal with olives, spicy dishes, Asian cuisine, grilled fish, charcuterie, or fresh salads.

For a rosé with gravitas, history, and Provençal charm, this wine delivers depth and versatility. Crafted organically from an estate rich with Tavel heritage, it offers structure, freshness, and award-winning complexity, a benchmark Tavel that rises above the ordinary.