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.
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
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
Mild Mediterranean winters, hot summers. Mistral wind reduces humidity.
FARMING
Organic
WEBSITE
www.domainelarocaliere.com
OUR SELECTION
Initial R 2016
ROSÉThis 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
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.
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.
Le Classique 2016
WHITEDelicate 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
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.
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.