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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 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: white peach, wild strawberry, white pepper, fennel

Palate: pomegranate, lemon zest, saline, rosemary

Mourvedre-led rose from Terrebrune's organic Triassic vineyards. Saline and herb-driven with cool stone-fruit lift; ages four years easily on the strength of its acidity.

What it pairs with

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

Terrebrune's rose has been bottled alongside the red since the mid-1980s. The cuvee benefits from the estate's organic-biodynamic farming since 2000 and remains a Provencal rose with serious structure and aging potential.

  1. 1985Terrebrune Rose bottled commercially
  2. 2000Estate certified organic, transforming the rose's precision

Facts

Producer
Domaine de Terrebrune · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (50%), Cinsault, Grenache
Classification
AOC Bandol
Oak
Direct press and saignee blend, stainless steel fermentation
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Rose

What does Terrebrune Rose taste like?

White peach, wild strawberry, white pepper and fennel on the nose; pomegranate, lemon zest, saline and rosemary on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Terrebrune Rose?

Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage. The Mourvedre share and limestone terroir give cellaring potential unusual for Provencal rose; bottles often show better at year 3 than at release.

Is Terrebrune Rose vegan?

Yes. Terrebrune does not use animal-derived fining agents, though the estate does not pursue formal vegan certification.

What food pairs with Terrebrune Rose?

Salade nicoise is the canonical pairing. Grilled sea bream with fennel, pissaladiere and marinated artichoke salad are equally strong matches.

Is Terrebrune Rose organic?

Yes. The estate has been certified organic since 2000 and follows biodynamic practices, though Terrebrune is not currently Demeter-certified for biodynamics.

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