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Bandol Rosé AOC Wine Guide

Salmon-hued and structured - stone fruit, savory herbs and Mourvedre depth

Mourvedre, Cinsault, GrenacheServe 9-11°CAge 2-6 years
Bandol Rosé wine colour in the glass
Typical colourMedium salmon

Overview

A serious, Mourvedre-led Mediterranean rosé with greater body and savoury depth than the classic pale Provence style. It combines ripe stone fruit with spice, herbs and a mineral coastal finish.

In The Glass

Colour
Medium salmon
Nose
Peach, Blood orange, Strawberry, Fennel and Garrigue.
Palate
Salmon-hued and structured - stone fruit, savory herbs and Mourvedre depth. Generally medium-bodied, medium acidity, soft tannins, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Medium3/5
Tannins Soft2/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5

Grapes

MourvedreCinsaultGrenache

Aromas And Notes

PeachBlood orangeStrawberryRedcurrantFennelGarrigueWhite pepperSea sprayDried apricotSavory spice

Terroir

Sunny Mediterranean amphitheatre cooled by maritime breezes.

LimestoneStony claySandy marl

Food Pairings

BouillabaisseGrilled red mulletLobsterHerbed chicken