Tavel was granted appellation status in 1936, but its translucent-crimson wines have been admired by the public as well as royalty since the times of the Sun King (Louis XIV). This example shows berry flavours mingling with herbaceous, earthy hints of licorice root and thyme. Tavel was granted appellation status in 1936, but its translucent-crimson wines have been admired by the public as well as royalty since the times of the Sun King (Louis XIV). This example shows berry flavours mingling with herbaceous, earthy hints of licorice root and thyme. 750 mL bottle