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2023 Chateau de Manissy Tavel Tete de Cuvee Rose Rhone, France
$25.99
Tête de Cuvée was the first wine to be made by the Château. The Brothers of the Holy Family have been ambassadors for Tavel since 1915, extolling this classic cuvee and introducing it far and wide. Tête de Cuvée is a timeless wine, still made in the traditional way. Fashions have come and gone, but even the label remains unchanged. Rich and caramelly, this unusual cuvee develops flavours of candied fruit and spices. Delicious flavours, excellent length.
Terroir: Pudding-stones over sand and blue clay soils
Harvested by hand. Grapes are destemmed, crushed and cold-soaked for 24-48 hours before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation is initiated by native yeasts and continues at low temperatures (16-18°C) for around 15 days Malolactic fermentation depending on vintage.
Aged in 225-litre barrels for 6-9 mont
Specs
- Country France
- Region Rhône Valley
- Appellation Tavel
- Style Rosé
- Producer Chateau de Manissy
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Grenache, Clairette, Cinsault
- Food Pairings Meaty Fish, Roast White Meats, Stinky Cheese, Pizza Night
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Structured Rosé, Dressed to Impress