The Bastide Blanche's intense, spicy, meaty, smoky notes on the nose are outdone only by their mirror images on the palate, which, when combined with the wonderfully savory-tinged, deeply pink fruit and firm mineral elements, make for an utterly classic expression of Bandol Rosé. Vintage: 2023 Country: France Region: Provence Appellation: Bandol Grapes: Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault Farming: Organic Drink: Now-2027
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The 2023 Rosé is deep, complex and layered, with ripe nectarine, rose garden and sweet cherry fruit notes. Beautifully expressive and floral on the nose, savory, salty mineral tones meet red berry freshness and an undercurrent of spice in the mouth. A touch of almond bitterness grabs at the edges of the tongue toward the close, striking great harmony with a rounded sweetness. Bravo. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
The 2023 Rosé is deep, complex and layered, with ripe nectarine, rose garden and sweet cherry fruit notes. Beautifully expressive and floral on the nose, savory, salty mineral tones meet red berry freshness and an undercurrent of spice in the mouth. A touch of almond bitterness grabs at the edges of the tongue toward the close, striking great harmony with a rounded sweetness. Bravo. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
9.2Galen Hasler
Gorgeous rose typical Bandol
Gorgeous rose typical Bandol
9.1Carter White
Gravely and mineral driven, fresh.
Gravely and mineral driven, fresh.
9.0Jammer
Nice everyday Bandol that is a good value given how expensive high end Bandol has gotten. Perfect for summer.
Nice everyday Bandol that is a good value given how expensive high end Bandol has gotten. Perfect for summer.
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.