AGED BANDOL ROSÉ & MORE
PROVENCE, FR
Domaine de Terrebrune Rosé 2015 ($42)
Domaine de Terrebrune Rosé 2017 MAGNUM ($100)
Domaine de Terrebrune 'Terre d'Ombre' Rouge 2021 ($30)
Domaine Marie Bérénice 2022 ($31)
Wines of Bandol, whether white, red or rosé, are perfect for the summer. They are crafted in the sunshine of France’s Mediterranean coast and locally served with Provence’s fresh and rustic cuisine. The wines go hand-in-hand with grilled meats, flame-cooked veggies and herbal, zesty salads. Simply prepared seafood, with garlic and parsley, paired alongside a glass of Bandol rosé may very well be the world’s ultimate gastronomic combo. The reds are made for lamb and beef. The whites for earthy greens and hearty seasonings.
In the early 1960s, a sommelier in Paris named Georges Delille purchased an abandoned estate in Ollioules, one of the official communes with the Bandol appellation. The winery’s name comes from the soil’s brown tint, upon which Georges replanted terraced vineyards - and under which he built his cellar. Georges’ son, Reynad, joined his father and the two released their first estate-bottled wine in 1980.
The back-vintage rosé from Terrebrune is an exquisite example of how Bandol rosé becomes more complex and delicious over 3-15 years in the bottle. And their entry-level red, crisp yet savory, is the barbeque wine of our dreams.
Domaine Marie Bérénice was started in 2012 by Damien Roux. Roux had worked in the vines at Château Romassan, in the heart of Bandol, before the property was purchased by the luxury wine brand, Domaine Ott. His own estate is built upon 14 hectares of vineyards that have been in his family for generations, but used to supply grapes to neighboring wineries. After the sale of Romassan, he reclaimed his family’s vines and moved them to organic treatments.
Today, the Domaine Marie Bérénice releases a small selection of Bandol wines. Their Bandol Blanc is a beautifully textured, lightly stone fruited and herbal expression. A gorgeous wine for warm weather and summer fare.
Terrebrune Bandol Rosé 2015
Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Rosé is a highly acclaimed, organic Provençal rosé known for its elegance and longevity. Known as one of the few serious rosés meant to age, winning many awards, this wine only gets better and more complex with time. The blend is 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault.
Medium-pale salmon color with golden reflections. Delicate, silky texture on the palate, contrary to more acidic, lighter rosés. A savory and complex food-friendly time capsule to enjoy with friends.
Terrebrune Bandol Rosé 2017 (1.5L)
The 2017 Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Rosé is a highly acclaimed, organic Provençal rosé known for its elegance and longevity. Known as one of the few serious rosés meant to age, 1.5L bottles allow for slow, graceful development. This blend is 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault.
Pale salmon-fleshed, dry, with a delicate, minerally structure. Notes of pomelo, peach, and white flowers.
Terrebrune 'Terre d'Ombre' 2021
Located in Ollioules, France, Domaine de Terrebrune is a certified organic estate famous for its striking terroir of blue Triassic limestone and brown clay. Their 'Terre d'Ombre' cuvée is essentially a "baby Bandol" crafted from the property’s declassified young vines. The 2021 vintage is a delightfully vibrant blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault.
This vintage delivers a bright, juicy profile of fresh pomegranate, red currant, and a touch of wild Mediterranean scrub. The palate is clean and energetic, balancing light tannins with a mineral-driven, refreshing finish.
Domaine Marie Bérénice Bandol Blanc 2022
Domaine Marie Bérénice, a small organic estate in Bandol, focuses on traditional Provençal varieties and minimal intervention. The estate is not far from famed producer Domaine Tempier. Bandol is known mostly for its formidable rosé expressions - but reds and whites from the region carry similar power.
Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Rolle. White peach, citrus, and a touch of herbal freshness lead into a textured, saline finish. A rare and distinctive southern French white of incredible quality.
