Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rose 2023 (750ml) Grolleau

Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rose 2023 (750ml) GrolleauSavory and spicy from the first tilt of the glass, the 2022 Rose wafts up with musky lime, rosemary and chalky mineral tones. This fills the palate with soft, supple textures, leading off with a pretty inner sweetness as ripe pit fruits are energized by juicy acidity. It keeps the energy high, finishing perfumed and on a pleasant herbaceous note that firmly grounds it to the earth. The 2022 is a wine of contrasts and is nearly impossible to put down.

with long mineral persistent finish

the 2020 Firesteed Pinot Gris shows sweet floral notes as well as honey and fresh stone fruit on the nose

and topographic conditions in the area

The finish is long and spicy with notes of nutmeg and black licorice

Also delicious with cheeses such as gorgonzola and in cocktails

iron ore and rusty nail

Rich and creamy with chocolate and black fruit on the palate

Loire Valley-style wine is excellent when paired with fresh oysters

sugared dates

Christmas fruitcake and herbs

black currant and forest floor

and hints of diesel fumes