Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Mourvedre Blend Rosé 2024

New release of one of the most sought after rosés from France! Limited. 93 Points Robert Parker: "The rosé from Terrebrune is often among my favorites, and the 2024 Bandol Rosé is no exception. Unfurling in the glass with a lively, vibrant bouquet of pomegranate, spices, crushed stones, curry leaf and lime, it is concentrated, suave and glossy, bringing both finesse and charm to the mid-palate. It culminates in a long, saline finish, offering a sense of harmony and precision. Generous yet balanced, this is a Bandol Rosé with the intensity and structure to evolve gracefully over the coming years. This is a blend of 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache Noir and 20% Cinsault." 93 Points Vinous: "Deep salmon pink in the glass, the Terrebrune 2024 Bandol Rosé is a serious wine. Beguilingly tropical in character and absolutely jam-packed with flavor, it coats every nook and cranny of the mouth with intense flavors of pineapple, kiwi, summer melon and blood orange. A wine of textural heft without excess weight, the 2024 confidently marches through the finish with a whisper of supportive acidity. Yet another win in the Bandol column in 2024." Terrebrune’s Bandol epitomizes this idea of a terroir-driven rosé, from the nose of thyme and white peach, redolent of a Provençal summer, to its mouthwateringly salty finish, a reminder that the sea is just a stone’s throw away. For conclusive evidence that this is no ordinary rosé, save a bottle for five, ten, or twenty years—a pleasant surprise awaits. The wines, including rosé and white, are known for their balance and ageworthiness. The rosé is a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 25% Cinsault. In 1963, former Paris sommelier Georges Delille purchased what became Domaine de Terrebrune in Ollioules, near Bandol, and spent a decade restoring the property, terracing hillsides, replanting vineyards, and building a cellar. His son Reynald joined in 1980, launching their first bottled vintage and naming the estate for its distinctive brown soils. Today, their 30 hectares are farmed organically, with limestone-rich soils and cooling maritime breezes contributing to fresh, mineral-driven wines, especially their Mourvèdre-based Bandols. The wines, including rosé and white, are known for their balance and ageworthiness. The rosé is a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 25% Cinsault.

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