Maison Louis MoussetLe Mistral Tavel
Pink wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Maison Louis Mousset's Le Mistral Tavel.
Discover the grape variety: César
Structured, tannic reds with a deep, intense ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, spices, pepper and earthy notes. Fine ageing potential with a rustic, authentic character. A traditional component of Irancy AOC in the Yonne, adding colour and structure in blends with Pinot Noir. Indigenous Burgundian variety of the northern Yonne terroirs, with presumed Gaulish origins.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Mistral Tavel from Maison Louis Mousset are 2011, 2010, 2012
Informations about the Maison Louis Mousset
The Maison Louis Mousset is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Tavel to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tavel
Only exclusively rosé cru of the Southern Rhône (right bank, AOC 1936): signature Grenache as rosé king (≤60%) — bright pink robe with onion-skin reflections with age, signature round, generous and structured profile with ripe red fruit aromas, flowers and floral touch in youth, evolving spicy and peppery after 3-6 years. 9 authorized varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Carignan, Picpoul). Rolled pebbles, sands, limestone.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Gross
Champagne with between 6 and 15 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
