8 February 2014 2012 Les Vignobles Gueissard Bandol Rosé

2012 Les Vignobles Gueissard Bandol Rosé

February 8, 2014 By

2012 Les Vignobles Gueissard Bandol RoséI’m always excited when I find a Bandol rosé on a by the glass at a restaurant. This affordable wine is full-bodied yet delicate with a beautiful light salmon color. The aromas of fresh fruit laced with a little citrus are intoxicating and it took me a bit to pull my nose out of the glass for a first sip. The beautiful fruit continues on the palate with hints of white flowers. Nice balance and acidity.

I need to buy a case of this for the summer as it’s perfect for sipping before dinner and is also very food-friendly.

Pairings: Chicken, fish, light pork dishes and served as an aperitif.

Style: Rosé Wine

Grape Type(s): 35% Mourvedre, 40% Cinsault, 20% Grenache, 5% Carignan

Region: Bandol, Provence, France

Price: $18

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12 September 2013 2012 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé

2012 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé

September 12, 2013 By

2012 Bandol RoseThe medium-bodied Rosé is crafted from hand-harvested grapes. It’s salmon in color and just pretty to look at. What’s in the bottle isn’t too shabby either.

This French Rosé has an intense floral nose with a bit of strawberry. It has incredible peaches and juicy, ripe cantaloupe flavors with bright acidity and a long pleasantly dry finish.

Can’t recall a better, more elegant Rosé.

Pairings: Just about anything would be great with this wine. Nice as an aperitif or paired with seafood, poultry, pork, etc….

Style: Rosé

Grape Type(s): 50% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 2% Carignan

Region: Provence, France

Price: $40

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