For the Rose All Day fan who can also be a serious connoisseur of year-round pairing and fine wine.
From: Provence, France
Varietal: Mourvedre,Cinsault,Grenache,Clairette
This elegant, powerful rose comes from one of the producers who in the early 1990's put Bandol on the map as a truly great wine region. Le BastideBlanche's success rests on their extremely low yields, and impeccable attention and conditions in the cellar.
Tasting Notes: The limestone rich soils of St. Anne de Castellet provide a taut mineral framework and juicy acidity, while the high proportion of Mourvedre in this traditional Provencal blend offers an intense fruit core of ripe strawberry laced with grapefruit and tangerine zest accented by pungent herbs and a touch of spice. This is the classic Bandol rose by which all others ought to be judged.
Pairing: The high Mourvèdre content in this rosé gives the wine some serious oomph. While definitely okay to sip solo, we recommend pairing this bottle with pasta primavera, cooked shellfish (do a crab/shrimp boil with lots of Old Bay and butter! Yum.), or a serious cheese/charcuterie spread. It's so versatile on the table, and it's always a favorite Thanksgiving wine in our house.
