2022 Chateau Barthes Bandol Rose

92 Points John Caro
In stock
A new Bandol from Philippe Barthes of Chateau Font Vive. It is made according to Bandol tradition with a extra dollop of Mourvedre in the blend, infusing the wine with delicate berry fruit flavours that carry an undertone of savoury spice. All balanced with elegant acidity and lime zest, plus a pinch of herbs, followed by a cleansing finish. A complete and effortless Rose, the Chateau Barthes is perfect by itself or with with seafood and antipasti.
$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle

Grape

Grenache-led blend with Mourvèdre and Cinsault

Its Origins

Chateau de Font Vive is exposed to the South-South West, extending over the towns of Beausset, Sanary, La Cadière d’Azur, Le Castellet and Evenos. Grenache and Cinsault grapes cultivated by traditional and integrated methods, “gobelet” pruned and are set on iron wire. The estate is owned by the namesake of this wine, Philippe Barthes.

What The Critics Say

Decanter Magazine, Sylvia Wu (2021 vintage)

"This Bandol rosé is a blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Instantly pleasing with fragrant red berry, acacia blossom with a flinty edge on the nose. A zesty attack leads to a juicy, ripe mid-palate of strawberry and raspberry, balanced with elegant acidity and lime zest, plus a pinch of herbs, followed by a cleansing finish."

Variety Mourvedre
Region Provence
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2023 - 2027

This Wine Goes Well With

with CANAPES
with SEAFOOD
with SHELLFISH

Taste

3

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