COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine des Carabiniers
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lunar Apogée Tavel is a rosé wine from the Rhône Valley, France, produced by Domaine des Carabiniers under the Biodynamic Wine banner. It is an AOC Tavel, a designation exclusively for rosé wines. The blend comprises approximately 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 15% Clairette, and 15% Syrah. Domaine des Carabiniers is a family-owned estate with a history dating back to the 1920s, deeply committed to biodynamic farming practices. The estate has been certified organic since 1997 and embraces biodynamic principles to express the unique terroir of their Rhône Valley vineyards.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tavel is the only French appellation exclusively for rosé.
Fact 02
Grapes are harvested at night to minimize oxidation.
Fact 03
This wine uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
Biodynamic farming has been practiced here since the 1990s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Lunar Apogée Tavel involves several key techniques. Grapes are harvested at night to minimize oxidation. A maceration period of 24 to 36 hours on the skins is employed. Fermentation occurs at 21°C using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on fine lees. The estate, Domaine des Carabiniers, has been farming biodynamically since the 1990s, focusing on preserving natural vegetation and utilizing composted marc as part of their sustainable viticultural practices.
