Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2024

Product Description:
Domaine du Gros ’Noré Bandol Rosé 2024 is a structured, characterful Provençal rosé produced by winemaker Alain Pascal in La Cadière-d’Azur. The domaine’s vineyards occupy sunny, well-ventilated hillsides shaped by Mediterranean warmth, cooling Mistral winds and predominantly clay-limestone soils. Certified organic farming and careful fruit selection underpin a wine intended to express the depth and savoury personality associated with Bandol. The 2024 blend comprises 54% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault, 19% Grenache and 2% Clairette, with Mourvèdre providing much of the wine’s structure and concentration. The fruit comes from approximately 13 hectares of vineyards with an average vine age of around 30 years.

Production combines 65% directly pressed fruit with 35% macerated fruit, building greater texture and complexity than is typically found in lighter Provençal rosé styles. Vinification takes place in stainless steel to preserve freshness, varietal clarity and the wine’s mineral expression. The 2024 vintage displays ripe stone fruit, white cherry, melon and citrus-toned fruit alongside toasted almond and Mediterranean herb nuances. Although pale in appearance, the palate is broad, full and savoury, supported by vibrant mineral energy and a subtle tannic grip. Its combination of fruit weight, freshness and structure gives the wine sufficient depth for the dining table as well as the potential to develop further in bottle. This is a serious and expressive Bandol rosé that balances generosity with herbal complexity, saline character and a persistent finish.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Ripe and Mediterranean
Nectarine, white cherry, melon, orange cream, toasted almond, rosemary and thyme.

PALATE
– Broad and structured
Ripe stone fruit, savoury minerality, subtle citrus, gentle tannic grip and concentrated texture.

FINISH
– Full and persistent
Lingering mineral notes, dried herbs, ripe fruit and a touch of warmth.

Reviews & Accolades
“Broad-shouldered and layered with buckets of ripe nectarine, toasted almond, white cherry and an undercurrent of rosemary and thyme.” — Vinous, 91 Points

“Creamy notes of orange cream and melon join a hint of mango in this streamlined style.” — Wine Spectator, 91 Points

Finer Details:
Style – Rosé Wine
Varietal – Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache
Country – France
Region – Provence, Bandol
Vintage – 2024
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.5%