Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 1980: Modern Olivette Rose vinification established

Facts

Producer
Domaine de l'Olivette · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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