Tardieu-Laurent Tavel Vieilles Vignes Rosé

A blend of old-vine Grenache (60%), Cinsaut (30%) and Syrah (10%) from organically 40-to-50 yo vineyards in Tavel. Aged for 6 months in concrete tanks. Bottled unfined and with light filtration. 14% alcohol. Tasted blind. Pale rosy pink color. Sweet, rich and very ripe - even somewhat extracted - nose of strawberries, some primary notes of pear, a little bit of raspberry jam, light juicy notes of succulent stone fruits and a hint of apple sauce. The wine is ripe, …

As the name might suggest - definitely a tart wine but with a bit of a lack of body for my taste. Not what you expect from a rose (as I knew before) since it lacks any kind of cheerful fruitiness. This is a serious drink, not a crowdpleaser.