GUILLAUME GONNET VIGNERON LA NYMPHE TAVEL
The energetic and charismatic Guillaume Gonnet is not your average Rhône winemaker. Extremely open in his attitude, his curious, boundary-challenging approach extends beyond wine.
He travelled to the far ends of the earth, revelling in the opportunity to surf some of the best waves in the world while learning his craft in various Australian and New Zealand regions. Returning to the Rhône, now with his Australian wife Kelly, Guillaume has shown similar energy for his family estate and for his own nascent project. This landlocked surfer may be miles from the ocean but is happily riding the wave of a newfound enthusiasm for Grenache-based wines. Pursuing biodynamics wherever possible, allowing his fruit to express itself freely through hands-off winemaking and displaying his fascination for the varying soils of the Rhône through his diverse range of wines, he's just the sort of restless creative that we love to work with.
Grapes for this Tavel Rose come from 25 years old vines on a limestone bedrock and sandy topsoil. After harvest, they are directly pressed after a cold soak on the skins for 12 – 18 hours to extract the delicate colour. No oak ageing occurs with this wine.
Consistently one of our favourite Roses this Tavel is a round, textured rose. A gorgeous, vibrant, dark, pink colour. Loads of fruit on the nose and palate - strawberry, cherries, watermelon, peach, and nectarine with a nice dry, refreshing finish. This wine is not only pretty, but tastes delightful. You may have trouble sharing it!
Incredibly versatile. Pasta, aperitif, freshly cut melon, goat's cheese. This wine loves a barbecue. Meat and salads
Forget Provence! Drink this!!
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