La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose 2024 chateau-de-laubade steeply ascending terraces

steeply ascending terraces

It takes on “gras” (velvety texture) and a more precise architecture supported by silky tannins

The palate is simultaneously very juicy and spicy

salt and a hint of tobacco leaves in the Fine Faugères

Nathalie and Jean-Claude were so impressed with the personality and energy of the wine (whose grapes escaped the frosts this year) that they decided to bottle it solo

La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose 2024 chateau-de-laubade steeply ascending terracesBought in 1972 in a case of love at first sight, the domaine was restructured to become a staple of the Bandol appellation. Environmentally friendly, the domaine is certified organic and uses no synthetic pesticides, with manual harvesting and is worked without added yeast during vinification. The domaine's ros has a complex nose of exotic fruit, citrus and spring roses. It starts off broad on a structured palate but remains smooth and fresh. A good