The summer month's and the heat is on - and my search for great Rosé continues. Today's wine is from the Tavel appellation in Southern France. These Rosé's are typically a blend of Grenache and Cinsault, but may occasionally include some Syrah and Mourvedre as well as some lesser known Rhone grape varietals. This particular wine is comprised of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Clairette, and 5% Syrah.
Wine: 2011 Le Chant du Soleil Tavel
Region: Southern Rhone, France
Grape Varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, and Syrah
Grape Varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, and Syrah
Obtained from: Purchased at Total Wine & More
Price: $12.00
Wino4Life Category: Everyday Wine
Cork Condition: Synthetic cork - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Wine is clear, dark pink in color with a water white rim.
Aroma: Nicely fruity - mostly strawberry and cherry.
The Grade: I give this one an A. For the price this is a great summer wine to help you cool off a bit. If you find other Rosés too wimpy - you may like this one a lot, give it a try!
My favorite rose ever!
ReplyDeleteThis year I am hunting for Rosé wines to add to my favorites list - this and the Charles and Charles from Washington State have definitely made the cut!
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