Terrasses de Fontanieu2024

ROSE WINE

Vinification

Grown in clay and limestone soil, the grapes are hand-picked early in the morning. This is followed by direct pressing before fermentation of the free run juice at cold temperature.

Description

The port of Bandol is at the origin of the name of the wines that were produced in the surrounding villages and brought to Bandol to be shipped, just like Bordeaux conferred its name to the wines from Gironde that were exported through its harbour. Well defined by its geological barriers, the vineyard spreads out in terraces: to retain the soil and remove the stones the vine growers built many dry stone walls created by hand. Bandol is a rare wine, with a very limited production: "one vine stock, one bottle", this is how the winemakers describe this intentional limitation of the yield.

History

In the VIth centruy BC, the Phoceans arrived on the shores of the current village of Bandol to establish a settlement. They brought with them their amphora as well as the vine and wine civilisation that continued to prosper under the Roman Empire. The development of maritime trade combined with the winemakers' savoir-faire contributed to the reputation of Bandol wine, which was also later served at the royal table of King Louis XV of France.

Tasting notes

Very light brilliant pink color with bluish hues. Expressive nose, elegant and fruity with refined aromas of mango and red kirsch fruits. The mouthfeel is full and well-balanced on the palate. Pleasant attack moving on to flavors reminiscent of fruits aromas described above.