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Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rose, Cuvee Anais, 2020

Bandol, a small appellation on the coast east of Marseilles and west of Toulon, produces the fi nest rosés in the world, based on the Mourvèdre grape which thrives on the sunshine and clay soils. It's a historic wine - the Count of Monte Cristo in Alexandre Dumas' great revenge novel of 1844 liked his glass of Bandol rosé "bien frais"! This is the eighth vintage we have shipped of this example made by Laurence Desblaches, the first female winemaker in Bandol, and her son Nicolas.

This is the eighth vintage we have shipped of this example - exclusive to SVS - made by Laurence Desblaches, the first female winemaker in Bandol, and her son Nicolas – see also below for their red.

Amazing aromas of peach juice and pink grapefruit leap out of the glass; followed by delectable intensity of peach melba and cream. Really well-textured, with a characteristic long and mineral, even saline, finish.

We have lost count of the number of customers who have told us that this wine is the best rosé they have ever tasted. (Note: Not for people who want a rosé that doesn’t taste of anything!) Now-2023