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Tavel – Domaine Lafond – Rose

Code:  0533

Phonetic Pronunciation:  Ta-vell   La Fon   Row-zay

Region:  Rhone Valley

Country:  France

Grapes:  Grenache, Cinsaul, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre

ABV:  13.5%

Oak:  No

 

 

 

 

Description

Wine Description:  Intense full dry Rose, bursting with blackcherries, strawberries with a mint backbone.  A superb food Rose.

Food Match:  Meaty pink fish and shellfish.

Winery Information:  The Lafond family history in the Southern Rhone dates back to 1780.  The cellar was rebuilt in 1970 and named Roc-Epine taking inspiration from a popular racehorse. All wines are now produced organically by Jean Pierre and Pascal Lafond from their own vineyards in Tavel, Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape. The wines are highly regarded amongst leading critics and wine lovers.

Bottle Closure:  Screw Cap

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