Bandol Rose

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.

Sourced from vines averaging 38 years in age, grown on a mix of clay, limestone, silt, and sandstone soils typical of Bandol’s terroir. The domaine, under the guidance of Agnès Henry, practices organic viticulture, enhancing the natural expression of the site.

Aged briefly in stainless steel tanks before bottling, intended to be enjoyed in its youth yet with enough texture to evolve positively over 2–3 years.

The rosé is vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity of fruit. It does not undergo malolactic fermentation, maintaining crisp acidity and brightness in the final wine.

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.