Bandol Rosé (France)

The Bandol wine region is located east of Marseille in Provence.

Bandol is the only French wine dominated by the Mourvèdre grape.

Typical Flavors

Strawberry
Strawberry		 Orange
Orange		 Mandarin
Mandarin		 Grapefruit
Grapefruit

Peach
Peach		 Pomegranate
Pomegranate		 Rose
Rose Petals		 Violet
Violets

Spices
Spices		 Licorice
Licorice		 Mineral
Minerals

Strawberry, Orance or Mandarin, Grapefruit, Peach, and Pomegranate flavors can be found in a good Bandol.

With Flowers (Violets. Rose Petals) and hints of Spices, Licorice, and Minerals.

Profile

Bandol Rosés are rounder and fuller than other French Rosés:

SUGARDry
BODYMedium Plus
FRUITMedium Plus
ACIDITYMedium Plus
Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

About Bandol

The Bandol wine regions is based around the fishing village of Bandol.

The major grape varietal in the Bandol AOC is Mourvèdre (minimum 50%) with Grenache and Cinsaut usually filling out the rest.

The Bandol AOC covers the production from 8 communes with silicon & limestone soils. The soil and the warm, coastal climate are ideally suited for the late ripening Mourvèdre grape.