"The medium to full-bodied 2017 Tavel Le Crétacé is a plump, dark hued rosé, as required by the appellation. Berries and melon aromas and flavors mingle easily, while the finish picks a distinctly chalky sensation. It should drink well through the end of 2019. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (June 15th 2018), 91 pts
"Star bright light red. This rosé shows better balance than many Tavel wines. It offers fresh red cherries and berries on the nose and beautiful, pure fruit on the palate with firm acidity. The finish is long, rich and dry. Moderate alcohol and a super food wine. Made saignée style. 13.5 alc"
- International Wine Review (May 2019), 92 pts
"The most interesting rosé from Jaume is the company's 2018 Tavel Le Crétacé, a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% each Cinsault and Mourvèdre, sourced from a single supplier. Berry-scented, floral and fun, it's medium to full-bodied, even a bit creamy on the palate, then fresh, zesty and spicy on the long finish, Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91 pts
- International Wine Review (May 2020), 91 pts
"This impeccably run estate makes great wines from throughout the Rhône Valley, and their rosés are always terrific. The 2019 Tavel Le Crétacé has a complex bouquet of wild strawberries, cherry blossoms, and spring flowers. This carries to a medium-bodied Tavel that has terrific overall balance, a clean, refreshing texture, and a crisp finish. It’s a richer, balanced, dry rosé geared for the dinner table. I’d be happy to have it on my table any time over the coming 6-12 months."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2020), 91 pts
"Brilliant orange-pink. Mineral- and spice-inflected raspberry and blood orange aromas are complemented by a suave lavender nuance. Smooth and focused on the palate, offering concentrated red berry and citrus fruit flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent tenacity on the mineral-tinged finish, which leaves a hint of candied flowers behind. All stainless steel. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (June 2020), 91 pts
"Freshly picked red cherries and strawberries are etched by tangs of salt and crushed mineral in this vibrant blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Full bodied but spirited, it's a zesty Tavel that's quaffable by the pool but solid enough to accompany grilled lamb or beef. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2020), 91 pts
