2023 Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose Provence, France Cati Ribot followed by a second on

followed by a second on the sorting table

Hand-harvest

many years down the road

Tasted in February and March

The fruit is still purple leaning and the ethereal notes of the past still pop out on palate entry but a weightier middle kicks in almost immediately with notes of sage

2023 Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose Provence, France Cati Ribot followed by a second onBlend of organically farmed Mourvdre, Grenache, Cinsault. An absolute beauty of a ros at this price point. Mouthwatering aromas of strawberry cream on the nose, followed by a silky, refined palate with delicate but distinct flavors of melon and peach. A relatively light wine for a southern French ros, but with a texture and character of impressive weight and substance.