2025 Domaine Maubernard Bandol Rosé

Aromas of blood orange, white peach, wild strawberry, and crushed garrigue lead into a medium-bodied, textured palate. Flavors of tart cherry, nectarine, dried thyme, and subtle pink peppercorn mesh with a firm, savory mineral spine. The texture is structured and broad, supported by balanced natural acidity and a touch of fine polyphenolic grip through a dry, persistent finish.

Crafted primarily from Mourvèdre, supported by Grenache and Cinsault. Grapes are hand-harvested from mature vines and sorted before processing. The juice is obtained through a combination of direct pressing and brief maceration to extract color and structural tannins, then fermented using temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine rests on its fine lees in tank prior to bottling, preserving varietal spice and freshness without oak contact.

Grapes are grown in the coastal hillsides of La Cadière-d'Azur within the Bandol appellation of Provence. Planted on steep, terraced vineyards featuring clay-limestone and sandstone soils, the vines enjoy full southern exposure to intense Mediterranean sunshine. Cool sea breezes and the cooling Mistral wind temper daytime heat, allowing Mourvèdre to ripen slowly and achieve full phenolic maturity while preserving crisp natural freshness.