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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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, thyme

Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, white pepper

Mourvedre-led rose with classic Bandol structure. Red currant and thyme over a saline finish; the wine's body carries serious food pairing.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled prawns with garlic Tour du Bon's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; acidity cuts the garlic butter.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
  • Ratatouille The wine's thyme and pepper aromatics echo the Provencal vegetable stew; body handles olive oil.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Tian de legumes Layered vegetable bake meets a rose with backbone; lemon-zest finish refreshes between bites.
  • Niçoise olives and anchovy tartine Salt-and-brine appetiser asks for a rose with saline depth and structure.More wines for fish →

With cheese

Poivre d'âne Our pick A Bandol rosé, led by Mourvèdre, has a savoury edge of herbs or white pepper that echoes the cheese's dried-herb coat, and its high acidity and medium body suit the fine, tight paste better than a lighter rosé. Cachat Our pick Cachat is a salty, peppery, garlicky paste with a long finish, so it needs acidity more than tannin. A Bandol rosé has high acidity, a savoury, saline finish and low tannin, so nothing turns bitter against the cheese.

History

Tour du Bon's rose has been bottled since Agnes Henry took over management in the mid-1990s. The cuvee remains one of the better-value structured Bandol roses on the market.

  1. 1995Agnes Henry takes over management, modernising the rose vinification

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Tour du Bon · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (50%), Cinsault, Grenache
Classification
AOC Bandol
Oak
Direct press, stainless steel fermentation and aging
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rose

What does Tour du Bon Rose taste like?

Wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit and thyme on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Tour du Bon Rose?

Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The Mourvedre share gives it three to four years of cellaring; well-stored bottles often show better at year 2 than at release.

Is Tour du Bon Rose vegan?

Yes. Tour du Bon does not use animal-derived fining agents on the rose, though the estate does not pursue formal vegan certification.

What food pairs with Tour du Bon Rose?

Grilled prawns with garlic is the canonical pairing. Ratatouille, tian de legumes and Nicoise olives and anchovy tartine are equally strong matches.

Is Tour du Bon Rose organic?

Yes. The estate is certified organic, so the rose comes from certified organic Mourvedre, Cinsault and Grenache fruit.

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