A classic expression of Tavel, France’s premier rosé appellation, from one of its historic estates. The 2022 Château d’Aqueria blends Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Picpoul, delivering both depth and freshness. Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and pomegranate mingle with hints of spice and wet stone. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet lively, showing a fine balance between fruit richness and saline minerality, finishing long and elegant.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: May 18, 2023
Drink: 2023-2025

Almost half Grenache, with the rest mostly Cinsault, Clairette, Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2022 Tavel even includes small proportions of Bourboulenc and Picpoul. If you can hold off opening a bottle until this summer, or even into the fall, that would be a good idea, or else decant in advance of serving. Right now, there's a touch of austerity to the wine, with scents of wet stone reducing the impact of red berries and citrus on the nose, and the full-bodied palate seems just a bit pinched and tight but with the potential to blossom in a few months.

James Suckling | JS 89
Published: Jun 9, 2023

Raspberries, cherries and cranberries dominate on the nose. Rather light with a delicate expression. Smooth and fruity with a fruit-driven finish. Drink now.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Jun 19, 2024

So much spicier than the 2023. Nutmeg. But also full of fruit and life and body. Maraschino cherry, pomelo and raspberry syrup. Piercingly bright and brightly sweet, but the spine of the wine is saline and stony. Elegant.

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Château d’Aqueria’s sandy soils are perfect for producing great rosés with exceptional balance between freshness and maturity. Its complexity comes from a blend of six varieties of red and white grapes. Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre give exceptional colour and tannic structure whilst Clairette, Bourboulenc and Cinsault complete the blend beautifully bringing a generous variety of aromas and a fresh finish.

Tasting notes
Eye: Intense ruby colour with shiny hints.
Nose: Complex and elegant with spicy, fruity notes (raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate).
Mouth: Elegant and firm structure with expressive fruit and spice. Long finish with remarkable freshness bringing a lovely balance to the wine.

Serving temperature: 12 - 14°C.

Food pairing
Red snapper with tapenade, bouillabaisse, monkfish, coconut chicken, grilled lamb with herbes de Provence, scallops.

Ageing potential
Drink now or lay down for 1-3 years for increased complexity.