Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge 75cl
While our family’s roots are firmly planted in the Rhône Valley, our heritage extends to California through our founding partnership in Tablas Creek. Crafted entirely by the dedicated Tablas Creek winemaking team, the Patelin de Tablas Rouge is a beautiful extension of our shared philosophy, originating from the historic Château de Beaucastel vine cuttings brought to the United States.
This outstanding red wine is a localised take on a classic Rhône blend, bringing together Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise. By incorporating fruit from several of the top Rhône vineyards in Paso Robles, the Tablas Creek team has created a wine where each vineyard is meticulously selected for its quality.
The foundation of the blend is built upon the signature dark fruit, mineral notes, and spice of Syrah. To achieve a perfect balance, the winemakers incorporate the brightness and fresh acidity of Grenache, the structure and meatiness of Mourvèdre, and a small addition of Counoise for heightened complexity. The result is a vibrant, deeply satisfying red that seamlessly marries New World energy with Old World inspiration.
More Information
More Information- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
- Units of Alcohol: 1.63 units per 125ml
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Style: Medium
- Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise.
- Closure: Cork
- Allergens: Contains Sulphites
Wine Profile
Wine ProfileAppearance: Mid ruby with youthful clarity and a subtle glint, hinting at both vibrancy and depth.
Aroma: Savory and inviting, with notes of black pepper, dark plum, and a touch of smoky earthiness.
Taste: Rich dark fruit and black‑licorice notes lead, supported by plum‑skin acidity, subtle spice and a lingering finish with hints of sarsaparilla and smoky tea.
Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, roast pork or beef, rich pasta dishes or casseroles. A wonderfully food‑friendly Rhône‑style red.
Regional Information
Regional InformationTablas Creek Vineyard
Founded in 1989 as a partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands, Tablas Creek represents a unique transplant: Rhône heritage, planted on Californian soil.
Recognising the exceptional limestone-rich soils and Mediterranean‑influenced climate of Paso Robles, the partners selected a 120‑acre parcel in the Adelaida District, about 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The estate sits at roughly 1,500 feet elevation on shallow, rocky soils of the same geologic origin as those at Beaucastel, a terroir remarkably similar to the southern Rhône.
To preserve the authenticity and genetic integrity of their Rhône varieties, Tablas Creek imported vine cuttings directly from Château de Beaucastel. These cuttings were quarantined under a USDA‑mandated program (beginning January 1990) to ensure they were virus‑free, then propagated in an on‑site nursery. The first grafted vines became available in 1993 and planting across the estate began in 1994.
That careful origin means every vine at Tablas Creek today carries the same heritage as those in the historic vines of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, allowing the winery, and by extension wines such as Esprit de Tablas Blanc, to reflect both Rhône tradition and Californian terroir in harmony.
Paso Robles
The Paso Robles wine region, particularly the Adelaida District, offers a climate and soil profile that make it an ideal New World counterpart to the old Rhône Valley: hot, sunny days moderated by cool coastal breezes at night, enabling grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and acidity.
Its limestone‑rich, rocky soils, deeply similar to those at Château de Beaucastel, give wines from Paso Robles a distinctive mineral backbone and terroir-driven character, helping to produce wines of elegance, depth, and balance.
The result is a region well suited to traditional Rhône varieties, now flourishing thanks to the pioneering work of Tablas Creek, a bridge between Old World heritage and New World expression.
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