Domaine de la Tour Bon
Bandol Rose
Rosé from Provence, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine de la Tour Bon
The domaine is situated at an altitude of 150 meters above sea-level—a high point on this coastal appellation where maritime breezes cool the arid climate. Fourteen hectares of red earth, clay, sand, and gravel rest upon sturdy limestone bedrock. Brow-beating excavation and focused determination alone have built these vineyards. Agnès still has early photographs of the Mauric family, who lived here before the Hocquards, working the soil. Knee-deep into the red earth, behind heavy plows, vineyard workers toiled to bring this land to its current glory. (The tradition continues even today.) The copious rock served as sturdy material for building the house and walls that surround the property. The limestone has most importantly left its trace in the wines, instilling them with tremendous complexity, long length, and fresh elegance that makes them ideal for cellar-aging.
Description
The 2022 Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rosé is a benchmark Bandol, offering a complex, savory, and layered character. Aromas open delicately, revealing florals, spice, and restrained notes of yellow and crimson fruits that evolve beautifully with air. The palate begins light and graceful, gaining texture and depth with flavors of gentle peach, melon, lime, and a subtle stony minerality. Its fine balance of freshness and texture makes it effortlessly drinkable yet serious.
Food Pairing
This Bandol Rosé pairs beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, herbed roast chicken, Niçoise salad, and charcuterie. Its structure also complements mildly spiced Asian dishes and fresh goat cheese.
