Chateau de Manissy Tavel Rose

Florian Andre is a talented young winemaker who has found a property with superb potential. For three years he was an apprentice to Christophe Delorme, owner of Domaine de la Mordoree (Châteauneuf, Lirac, and Tavel). Florian then approached the religious order that owned the Chateau de Manissy, which is above and contiguous to Chateau d'Aqueria in Tavel. Apparently many had tried and been turned down by the Brothers. In this case, however, they were impressed by Florian's resume and plans.

The vintage 2004 was his first vintage for the chateau, and he succeeded magnificently. Today, Manissy is recognized as one of the top estates in the region. Andre's Tavel is a blend of Grenache, Clairette, and Syrah, all from old and certified biodynamic vineyards. On the attack it explodes with a cascade of fruit, and then on the finish the Clairette brings a lovely balancing and extending minerality.