In the glass
Aroma: red currant, white peach, pink pepper, garrigue
Palate: wild strawberry, lemon zest, saline, thyme
Approachable Bandol rose from a mid-priced family-owned producer. Red-fruit lift and saline-thyme depth in a friendly frame.
What it pairs with
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Tapenade with crackers
Black olive paste and the rose's saline-garrigue register lock together; acidity refreshes between bites. -
Pissaladiere
Caramelised onion, anchovy and olive tart finds a peer in the rose's salt and herb edge. -
Salade de chevre chaud
Warm goat cheese on toast over salad asks for a rose with body and acidity; Olivette delivers both. -
Grilled chicken with herbs
Simple Provencal herb-roasted chicken meets the wine's thyme and saline edge.
History
Olivette Rose has been bottled in its current form since the 1980s. The cuvee sits at a steady mid-price point within AOC Bandol's rose category.
- 1980 — Modern Olivette Rose vinification established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de l'Olivette
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (50%), Cinsault, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de l'Olivette Bandol Rose
What does Olivette Rose taste like?
Red currant, white peach, pink pepper and garrigue on the nose; wild strawberry, lemon zest, saline and thyme on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Olivette Rose?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The wine shows best in its first two years but the Mourvedre share gives it a comfortable shoulder.
Is Olivette Rose vegan?
Yes. Olivette does not use animal-derived fining agents on the rose, though the estate does not pursue formal vegan certification.
What food pairs with Olivette Rose?
Tapenade with crackers is the canonical pairing. Pissaladiere, salade de chevre chaud and grilled chicken with herbs are equally strong matches.
Is Olivette Rose good value?
Yes. At EUR 18 to 28 it sits at the lower end of AOC Bandol pricing while delivering serious Mourvedre-led structure.