Domaine Du Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2021 750 ML

Light salmon pink with orange reflections. fragrant. Apple peel tea, rosehip, peppery notes. Very full-bodied in the mouth, clearly viscous, intense fruit, restrained but still carrying acidity, a rosé bundle of joy, whose inherently strong structure is completely absorbed by the plump nature and the sweet fruit.\n \n Producer Information\n Alain is already a leading contender in Bandol, the appellation regarded as the grand cru of Provence. He farms sixteen hectares of vineyards with the help of his brother, Guy, on the rolling hillsides around La Cadière d’Azur. The vineyards are composed of both clay and limestone, imparting a pronounced structure of earthy, splintered rock. This microclimate near the Mediterranean brings warm weather and full sun, tempered by the persistent Mistral. Alain leaves his grapes to mature fully on the vine, lending great intensity to the fruit. Where appellation law demands that each blend includes at least 50 percent Mourvèdre, Alain uses 80 percent—a choice that gives more power and concentration to the final assemblage. Do not be fooled by the strength and boldness of the Gros ‘Noré Bandol, though; underneath a big exterior is a wine of character, depth, complexity, soul, and finesse.