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Southern Rhône
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Languedoc
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Château de Trinquevedel
Château de Trinquevedel is surrounded by its 32-hectare organic certified vineyard. An elegant 18th-century Bastide acquired during the year 1936 by Eugène Demoulin, the great grand-father of Guillaume the actual landlord and winemaker who keeps the family tradition alive.
The soils of sand and round river pebbles are planted of Grenache, Cinsault and Clairette producing this unique rosé classified Cru in 1936 with fresh scents of red berries, the Tavel, "King of rosés".
The grapes are meticulously sorted, every stage of the vinification is temperature controlled and the free-run and press juices are skillfully blended. The estate also produces a delicious Lirac red issued of old vines. A delicate natural sparkling white wine, and a collection of 3 fruity, fresh, and harmonious wines of the three colors.
The wines
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see product detailsAt optimum ripeness the grapes are carefully picked and sorted, the winemaking begins with a cold maceration between 24 to 48 hours. The grapes start to saignée or bleed their flavors and color. This must and some direct pressed must are blended and undergo a cold settling. The alcoholic fermentation last for about 20 days. Then the wines are aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.
The entire process is performed in a temperature-controlled environment (17°C) which gives an aromatic and fruity bouquet with roundness. Bottling takes place at the winery to oversee the quality and processing of our wines from the grapevine to the bottle.
When your palate is asking for freshness, this wine is excellent in any season to apair with pork and poultry, grilled meat or fish, and spicy cuisine. It’s probably the best to match Asian specialties.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache 51%, Cinsault 20%, Clairette 15%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 5%, Bourboulenc 1%
Soils
Astien fluvil sand with quartz round pebbles and deep clay loam
Robe
Bright ruby color with tinges of cherry Bright pink color with orange tinges
Nose
Complex, delicate spices with red fruit, strawberries, and watermelon aromas
Palate
Elegant, complex fresh and fruity palate with good length
Serve
T°10-12°C
Potential aging
Fresh and fruity when young. This rosé will age fruity and fresh 2 to 3 years. Aged older it will evolve into dried and stewed fruit.
Alcohol
14°
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The grapes are carefully picked at optimum ripeness and sorted. The winemaking begins with a cold maceration between 48 hours. Free-running and pressed juices are blended before starting the process of alcoholic fermentation on fine lees for about 20 days, followed by the malolactic fermentation that gives a fuller and richer wine. 2 thirds are aged in demi-muid oak barrels hwhen 1 third is aged stainless steel vats for one year and a half.
The entire process is performed in a temperature-controlled environment (19°C) which gives an aromatic and fruity bouquet with roundness.
A unique Tavel of plot selection of the oldest vines planted 80 to 90 years ago by Grand Father Eugène. A very elegant rosé wine, excellent to pair with any spicy European, Asian and oriental cuisines.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache 45%, Clairette 30%, Syrah 25%
Soils
Sand based with limestone and silt
Robe
Intense pink color
Nose
Aromatically intense with notes of red fruits and caramel
Palate
A rich and full-bodied wine, with notes of wilted rose, blood orange, stewed red fruits, or caramel, pepper. Spicy final. Its length in mouth is unusual for a rosé wine Serve
T°12-14°C
Potential aging
5 years easily, but can be very surprising when older.
Alcohol
14°
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Vineyard under Organic Conversion, the grapes are carefully picked and sorted by hand with optimum ripeness.
Classic fermentation with simultaneous maceration and fermentation at 25-27°C, lasting around 15 days in concrete vats, before being pressed.
Aging for 10 months in old oak barrels from four to five wines. Selection of the best barrels for the final blend. The wine is gently filtered before bottling at the winery.
This elegant red wine is excellent with Grilled or roasted red meat, more aromatic meats like duck, lamb, small game, or with meat stews.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache 50%, Mourvèdre 25%, Syrah 25%
Old Vines of more than 60 years
Soils
Ancient Rhône alluvium : shingle and red earth
Robe
Bright Garnet
Nose
Rich toasty and spicy bouquet with notes of red fruit and cocoa
Palate
Round, velvety mouth of red and black fruits with liquorice notes and discreet wood. A beautiful aromatic Lirac
Serve
T°15-17°C
Potential aging
Fresh and pleasant when young, but can also age wonderfully 5 to 10 years
Alcohol
14,5°
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see product detailsThe grapes are carefully picked and sorted by hand.
Vinification process temperature controlled at 17°c with direct press and cold settling for 24 hours.
Alcoholic fermentation of 10-15 days with indigenous yeasts followed by a 3 month ageing in stainless steel vats. Yearly production of 2,000 bottles only.
A funky white wine, fresh and fruity, easy to drink as a refreshing summer aperitif or to pair with shellfish, crustaceans, and cheese.
Varietals
White Grenache 50%, Clairette 25%, Bourboulenc 25%,
Soils
Ancient Rhône sandy alluvium
Robe
Pale yellow color
Nose
Fresh and tangy nose on white fruits.
Palate
Fresh and fruity with Citrus notes and a nice minerality.
Serve
T°8-9°C
Potential aging
To drink chilled, on its youth, within 2 years
Alcohol
12,5°
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see product detailsThe grapes are carefully picked and sorted by hand.
Vinification process temperature controlled at 17°c with direct press and cold settling for 24 hours.
Alcoholic fermentation of 10-15 days with indigenous yeasts followed by a 3 month ageing in stainless steel vats. Yearly production of 2,000 bottles only.
A funky rosé wine, fresh and fruity, easy to drink as a refreshing summer aperitif or to pair with barbecue, grilled meats, and good cheese.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache 50%, Cinsault 50%
Soils
Ancient Rhône sandy alluvium
Robe
Light pink color
Nose
A tangy scent on little red fruits.
Palate
Fresh and fruity with Citrus notes
Serve
T°8-9°C
Potential aging
To drink chilled, on its youth, within 2 years
Alcohol
12,5°
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see product detailsThe grapes are carefully picked and sorted by hand.
Carbonic maceration in whole bunch and alcoholic fermentation of 10 days with indigenous yeasts followed by a 3-month ageing in stainless steel vats. Yearly production of 2,000 bottles only.
A summer red wine, fresh and fruity, easy to drink as a refreshing summer aperitif or to pair with delicatessen and grilled meats.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache noir 50%, Syrah 50%
Soils
Ancient Rhône sandy alluvium
Robe
Light red color
Nose
Rich and intense nose on red fruits and spices
Palate
Generous and fruity mouth with soft tannins
Serve
T°13-15°C
Potential aging
To drink chilled, on its youth, within 2 years
Alcohol
12,5°
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see product detailsThe grapes are carefully picked and sorted by hand.
Vinification process with direct press and cold settling for 24 hours. The Alcoholic fermentation is made with indigenous yeasts and stopped by cooling before the end of sugar. Filtering of the deposit before bottling for a traditional sparkling refermentation process in the bottle with no sulphites added.
This elegant sparkling white wine is excellent as an aperitif or to pair with sweet and pancakes, waffles, and fruit desserts.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Clairette 50%, Bourboulenc 50%,
Soils
Ancient Rhône sandy alluvium
Robe
Straw yellow color
Nose
Fresh nose with note of apple and pear
Palate
Fresh and lively palate, delicately, with fine bubbles
Serve
T°8-9°C
Potential aging
To drink chilled, on its youth, within 2 years
Alcohol
11,5°
