Acantalys is a rosé produced by Les Vignerons de Tavel & Lirac in Tavel, Rhône Valley, France. Made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Clairette, Picpoul and Bourboulenc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Rosé
Appellation: Tavel
Region: Rhône Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Tavel's cooperative estate makes this from an eight-variety Rhône blend and the appellation's traditional long maceration — a fuller, more structured rosé than most, with real red-fruit depth and enough body to stand up to grilled meats.
Serving: Serve at 10–12 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rhône Valley, France
Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) follows the Rhône river through southeastern France and splits into two distinct halves with very different personalities.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
More wines
More rosé wines from Rhône Valley
- Tavel Rosé — Château d'Aqueria, Tavel
- Le Rosé de Simone — Domaine de l'Amauve, Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret
- Sables — Domaine de l'Anglore, Tavel
- Vaucrose — Domaine de l'Anglore, Tavel
Frequently asked questions
Where is Acantalys from?
Acantalys is produced by Les Vignerons de Tavel & Lirac in Tavel, Rhône Valley, France.
What grapes are in Acantalys?
Acantalys is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Clairette, Picpoul and Bourboulenc.