Aged in oak foudres of 25 hectoliters, the 2022 Tavel Tete de Cuvee is in some ways the most traditional of the Tavels on offer at this impeccably run estate, eschewing stainless steel and leaving out Syrah in favor of Grenache, Cinsault and Clairette. A light ruby in hue, it does show hints of pencil shavings on the nose, alongside more classic notes of redcurrants, tangerines and a touch of garrigue. It's full-bodied yet not overly expansive, with the wood seemingly helping to provide structure and length.
92+ points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (May 2023)
Hints of almost-Maraschino liquor, cherry skin, sassafras and eucalyptus greet the nose. The palate reveals herbaceous notes, abundant cherry skins that linger through the midpalate and a finish accented by cinnamon and white pepper. Complex and weighty, this wine is captivating.
92 points, Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2024)