LA ROCALIÈRE

TAVEL, SOUTHERN RHÔNE VALLEY
Séverine Lemoine and her sister, Mélanie Borrelly, took the reins from their father in 2009 and proudly describe their operation as the "business of women". They pay obsessively close attention to each stage of the winemaking process and insist that each wine be "hand-made" from harvest to the bottling.

Producing a rich variety of reds, whites and rosés from 30-40 year-old vines in the Lirac and Tavel regions, the sisters and their small team believe each vintage expresses their meticulous and intimate work.
COUNTRY
France

REGION
Southern Rhône Valley

APPELLATIONS
Lirac AOC
Tavel AOC
Vin de France

FOUNDED
1995
CLIMATE
Mild Mediterranean winters, hot summers. Mistral wind reduces humidity.

FARMING
Organic

WEBSITE
www.domainelarocaliere.com

OUR SELECTION

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Initial R 2016

ROSÉ
This organic rosé makes its debut this year. It has a deeper color, reflecting the rich terroir of Lirac, and expresses red fruit flavors at once fresh and versatile on the palate.
APPELLATION
Vin de France

SOIL TYPE
Sand and clay

ELEVATION
330 feet

VINE AGE
30 years

VINEYARD AREA
5 acres
PRODUCTION
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Perfect as an aperitif or with simple hors-d’oeuvres.

FOOD PAIRING
Cold maceration (approx. 12 hours). Then, juice is pressed, 10-day fermentation between 55-64°F. Racking twice before bottling. Aged in both stainless steel and concrete tanks.

VARIETALS

80% GRENACHE
20% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET
Le-Classique-Blanc

Le Classique 2016

WHITE
Delicate jasmin and honeysuckle aromas, accentuated by the roundness of the mouth. A fresh citrus finish.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC

SOIL TYPE
Sand and gravel terrace

ELEVATION
660 feet

VINE AGE
40 years

VINEYARD AREA
6 acres
PRODUCTION
1,200 btls - 100 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Brique Goat Cheese, Curry Prawns, Guacamole.

FOOD PAIRING
Direct pressing. 10-day fermenation at low temperature. Aged in stainless steel tanks.

VARIETALS

60% GRENACHE BLANC
40% CLAIRETTE
TECHNICAL SHEET