Château de Manissy Tavel Cuvée des Lys Rosé 2024

Florian approached the religious order that owned the Château de Manissy, which is above and contiguous to Château d'Aqueria in Tavel. Apparently many had tried and been turned down by the Brothers. However, they were impressed by Florian's plans. The vintage 2004 was his first vintage for the chateau, and he succeeded magnificently. "Cuvée des Lys", is a blend of Grenache 60% Clairette 30% Syrah 10%, vibrant color, aromas and flavor. On the attack it explodes with a cascade of fruit, and then on the finish the Clairette brings a lovely balancing and extending minerality. The soil of of this beautiful and rugged terroir is a combination of round river rock, loze, sand and (blue) clay spread on former seabed slopes. Since the 2016 vintage, the estate has been certified Biodynamic.