2023 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Best within 2–3 years after bottling, with potential to gain complexity for one or two additional vintages
Region Tavel
Soil Stony soils mixed with red clay
Vine Age 25
Production Details Short skin maceration followed by the traditional saignée method; fermentation at 18°C; matured exclusively in stainless-steel tanks for approximately six months.
Tasting Notes Deep, clear salmon pink; white flowers, small red fruits, stone fruit and light spice; broad, fleshy and finely structured, with low acidity, an almost velvety roundness and a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Chicken tagine with apricots; sea-bream ceviche with citrus; herb-roasted pork tenderloin; moussaka; Mediterranean vegetable tian; marinated lamb skewers.
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Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Calories 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 5% other local grape varieties
Classification Tavel AOC/AOP
Region Tavel
Soil Clay-limestone marl overlain by gravel and river stones
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit/wine was selected from six Southern Rhône estates and blended in Ampuis; fermentation occurred in stainless steel and was allowed to rise to a high temperature; maturation lasted six months in stainless-steel tanks. The source reports an average yield of 1.8 tons per acre. Alko separately reports 'acids' of 4.7 g/L but does not identify the analytical basis, so that figure is retained contextually rather than treated as qualified total acidity.
Tasting Notes S.P. (May 2023): full-bodied, prominent tannins, red-wine personality, red plum and citrus freshness. Alko: salmon-colored, dry, acidic, fruity, red-berry and floral.
Food Pairing Chicken and turkey; lean fish; tapas and antipasti
Critics Ratings 90
Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau d'Ampuis, 69420 Ampuis, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 74 56 10 22
Email
Owner
Guigal family
Cellarmaster
Philippe Guigal