Which grape combination is typical for the Southern Rhône rosé from Tavel?

Which grape combination is typical for the Southern Rhône rosé from Tavel?

• A. Grenache and Cinsault
• B. Grenache and Mourvèdre
• C. Grenache and Syrah
• D. Grenache and Carignan

Answer: (A)

For a Tavel rosé, the defining blend starts with Grenache as the main grape and pairs it with Cinsault. Grenache contributes the fruit, warmth, and body, while Cinsault adds lightness, high acidity, and floral lift, yielding the fuller yet crisp style that characterizes Tavel. Other grapes like Mourvèdre, Syrah, or Carignan may be used in smaller amounts for variation, but the traditional and most typical combination is Grenache with Cinsault.

For a Tavel rosé, the defining blend starts with Grenache as the main grape and pairs it with Cinsault. Grenache contributes the fruit, warmth, and body, while Cinsault adds lightness, high acidity, and floral lift, yielding the fuller yet crisp style that characterizes Tavel. Other grapes like Mourvèdre, Syrah, or Carignan may be used in smaller amounts for variation, but the traditional and most typical combination is Grenache with Cinsault.