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Provence Rosé
Provence, France
roséPale salmon
Pale, dry and crisp rosé.
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Provence Rosé and Tavel side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Pale, dry and crisp rosé.
A darker, fuller, food-friendly rosé.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Provence Rosé: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Tavel: Grenache and Cinsault
| Provence Rosé | Tavel | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Grenache and Cinsault |
| Climate | Warm Mediterranean | Mediterranean |
| Soil | Limestone and schist | Sand, clay and stones |
| Classification | Côtes de Provence AOC | AOC (rosé only) |
| Drinking window | 1–2 years | 1–4 years |
| Typical price | £12–£30 | £14–£30 |
| Food | Salads, seafood, aïoli | Bouillabaisse, grilled fish |
| Producers to know | Domaines Ott, Château d'Esclans, Château Minuty | Château d'Aqueria, Domaine de la Mordorée, Prieuré de Montézargues |