Wine 101: The History of Rosé Part II: Vin d’Une Nuit
After discussing rosé’s possible origins in Massalia last week, our attention shifts to Tavel, a commune located slightly north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Legend has it that King Philip IV was given a glass of wine there, and he downed it before he even dismounted his horse, proclaiming that Tavel “has the only good wine in the world.”
The commune would go on to be one of the first appellations awarded in France. Not only that, but it’s among the few rosé-only appellations in the whole country. But the funny thing is, the rosés of Tavel aren’t really pink; due to long maceration times, they tend to bear a fire engine-red hue. Regardless, it wasn’t long before rosé production spread like wildfire throughout France, making its way into Spain and beyond.
On this episode of “Wine 101,” Keith talks about the early rosé boom and the many names the wine has taken on along the way, from Vin d’Une Nuit and Rosé de Loire to Pin Pin and Rosato. Tune in for more.
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