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Tavel is a place in southern France and a wine-growing region of the southern Rhone. The municipality has 884 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) and is located in the department of Gard. Tavel is located about 20 km north- west of Avignon on the orographic right side of the Rhone, near the A9 - E15. The 976 -acre community is located at 121 m above sea level. NN level and is known for its wine, which was widely exported in the 16th century by water of the Rhône to the north.
Viticulture in Tavel
The wine from Tavel has the status of a Appellation d' Origine October 14, 1947 ( slightly modified the statute was confirmed on 2 October 1992 ). In the appellation also covered the municipalities of Saint -Laurent -des- Arbres, Saint- Geniès -de- Comolas and Roquemaure. The total area is about 642 ha, from 22,250 hectoliters of wine were produced in 2002. It produces mainly red wine and rosé wine. The rose wines are cheaper alternatives to the more southerly area Tavel. To a lesser extent, white wines are produced. The maximum allowable income is set to 35 hl / ha; However, this value is raised regularly at 42 hl / ha.
The following varieties are used:
- White Grapes: The Leitreben Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche and Grenache Blanc (. Respectively max 60%). May also be included Marsanne, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Ugni Blanc and Viognier ( max. 30 %)
- Red Grapes: Grenache ( min. 40%), Mourvèdre and Syrah (. Respectively min 25 %), Cinsault and Carignan ( max. 10%) and Clairette Rose.
The white wines and rosé wines should not be stored for too long ( max. 2 years) and may well chilled to be enjoyed at about 10 ° C.
The red wines max. Store in 4-6 years and can be drunk at about 16-17 ° C.
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- Municipality in the department of Gard
- Place in the Languedoc -Roussillon
- Wine region in France
- Viticulture in France