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Vines, Wine, Family... A century of history!

White, Rosé, Reds... From grape to bottle

THE WHITES:
The Ugni Blanc was quickly replaced by the Rolle and the Muscat Petit Grain. For the past 30 years, these two grape varieties have been the cornerstones of our white wine, acclaimed for your aperitifs!We have since enriched our blend with the Colombard, which brings its tangy aspect, followed by the Gewürztraminer with its apricot aromas.
Our sweet white wine "Un dimanche d'Automne" is 100% Muscat. Hand-harvested and perfect excuse for a family day, it's a must-try if you haven't tasted it yet!
P.S. Domaine de Tavernel Blanc 2023 has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Feminalise Competition (an exclusively women-judged contest).
THE ROSÉ:
Caladoc, Syrah, and Cinsault have replaced the Aramon from the previous century. They blend their skills in terms of color, generosity, roundness, and fruity aromas.
The Domaine de Tavernel Rosé 2023 won a Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole. A great reward for Thomas, who has greatly improved the quality with the installation of a new press! Rosé is not a blend of white and red wines, as some might think, but a wine in its own right and very delicate to craft...
THE REDS:
Merlot, Cabernet, Caladoc, Syrah, Grenache, Marselan, and soon Malbec. These grape varieties allow us to create 3 red wine blends. The Mas du Petit Azégat (IGP Bouches-du-Rhône) offers a round and consistently full-bodied wine. The Domaine de Tavernel (IGP Gard) aims to be smooth, fruity, and easy to drink. The "Millésime" (IGP Gard), a blend of our best Grenache and Marselan batches, is partly aged in oak barrels and is our premium bottle. Confidentially, our "Coulisses de Tavernel" is a sweet red wine, of which we will say no more... A sulfite-free cuvée is currently in development!
For the 2023 awards: Gold at the Feminalise Competition for the Petit Azégat and Gold at the Concours Général Agricole for the Domaine de Tavernel. Once again, thank you Thomas and the entire team for your hard work!
1830
Mr. Jean TAVERNEL, mayor of Beaucaire from 1837 to 1842, gave his name to the estate, which was then his "country" residence.
Vines, wine, family…
1925
Tavernel enters the family, purchased by Auguste PAUL. His nephew, Marcel AMPHOUX, assisted him in managing his properties.
Vines, wine, family…
1935
Marcel AMPHOUX became the heir of his uncle PAUL, who tragically lost both his children and his wife.
Vines, wine, family…
From 1939 to 1945
It is wartime... Marcel AMPHOUX decided to uproot 50% of the Tavernel vineyard to grow crops necessary for feeding the horses, other farm animals, and the 50 people under his care during those years of conflict.
Vines, wine, family…
1948
Terrible year of mildew... 30 "sulfatages" (sprayings) were needed to save one-third of the harvest! Marcel AMPHOUX collaborated with the ITV (Institut Technique de la Vigne et du Vin) to create the film "Alerte au mildiou" (Mildew Alert) to raise awareness among winemakers and combat this vineyard scourge.
Vines, wine, family…
1950
ELECTRICITY arrives at Tavernel!!!
Better late than never, as they say...
A revolution in the life of the estate.
Vines, wine, family…
From 1950 to 1970
Tavernel is an experimental center for the ITV and will host, among other things, the first trials of grape harvesting machines.
Vines, wine, family…
1980
Pierre AMPHOUX acquires Mas de Végère (now known as "Le Vieux Mas") and takes over at Tavernel.
He initiates the complete replanting of the vineyard.
1987
The year we chose ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, in line with our practices and values!
Vines, wine, family…
1988
Denise COMPAGNE, a nurse by training, joins her father...
The winery is modernised, and winemaking practices evolve.
Vines, wine, family…
1991
Tavernel bottles its wine for the very first time.
A red wine for Holland... Such pride !
Vines, wine, family…
1993
It's the inauguration of the tasting cellar.
The estate's stable has found a new purpose!
Vines, wine, family…
1996
The Mas du Grand Milord enlarges the estate with its 28 hectares of vineyards and will house the COMPAGNE family.
Vines, wine, family…
2017
30 YEARS OF ORGANIC, worth celebrating.
A memorable day where family, friends, and customers thoroughly enjoyed the setting and the new vintage...
Vines, wine, family…
2019
Thomas COMPAGNE comes to support his mother, after his studies and returning from South Africa and New Zealand...
With the younger generation, new technologies are making their debut at Tavernel!
Vines, wine, family…
2025
Yes, 100 years in the family...
We're getting ready for it!

With us and around us, always with you!

The tasting cellar occupies the former stable of Tavernel, nestled in the heart of the estate. Inaugurated in 1993 and renovated in 2007, we are delighted to welcome you there to taste our wines. As loyal customers, you are the direct link to our work as winemakers.
Year after year, we always have that slight apprehension when presenting you with the new vintage! We also salute all the anonymous Domaine de Tavernel enthusiasts who are loyal to our wines in France and around the world! We exist and persist thanks to all of you...
And after the tasting?
The Domaine de Tavernel is located between Nîmes, Arles, and Avignon. From the Camargue to the Palais des Papes, from the Pont du Gard to the Jardins de la Fontaine, from the Carrières des Lumières to the troglodytic Abbey of Saint Roman, without forgetting "Le Vieux Mas" for your children, our beautiful region is at your disposal and well worth a short stay.
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