2023 Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rose

An age-worthy rose for sure. Powerfully structured and vibrant. Tart berry flavors and fragrant lavender with a subtle hint of white pepper. Hard not to drink it now but it will reward your patience. Unravelling into mature complexity in a few years.

The Bandol Rosé from Pradeaux is perhaps the most serious wine in this category. Robust, rich, and complex with an ability to age gracefully, this wine is based on Cinsault (50%) and Mourvèdre (50%), taking its slight orange tint from the latter cépage. The younger vines of the domaine (average age: 25 years) are utilized to produce a rare rosé with staying power and exceptional complexity.