Bandol & Cassis Rosé Wine Tour from Marseille
Enjoy a full day wine tour around Marseille in a small-group. First, you will go Bandol to tour in a Bandol appellation wine property, where you will visit the domain ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red currant, white peach, pink pepper, thyme
Palate: wild strawberry, lemon zest, saline, fennel
Mourvedre-led Bandol rose from Bunan's Moulin des Costes estate. Approachable, herb-driven and reliable, with classic Bandol structure for the price.
What it pairs with
- Grilled prawns with garlic Bunan's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; acidity cuts garlic butter.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Provencal vegetable tart Layered tart with tomato, courgette and aubergine meets the rose's herb and salt register.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Pan bagnat Nicoise tuna sandwich finds a peer in the rose's salt and Mourvedre body.
- Olive tapenade with crackers Black olive paste aligns with the rose's saline-garrigue register.More wines for vegetables and salads →
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
Moulin des Costes Rose has been Bunan's value rose since the 1980s. The cuvee comes from the family's Moulin des Costes estate and offers genuine Bandol structure at an accessible price.
- 1980Modern Moulin des Costes Rose vinification established
- 2018Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Bunan · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (50%), Cinsault, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaines Bunan Moulin des Costes Rose
What does Bunan Moulin des Costes Rose taste like?
Red currant, white peach, pink pepper and thyme on the nose; wild strawberry, lemon zest, saline and fennel on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Bunan Moulin des Costes Rose?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The wine shows best in its first two years but has a comfortable shoulder thanks to the Mourvedre share.
Is Bunan Moulin des Costes Rose vegan?
Yes. Bunan does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Bunan Moulin des Costes Rose?
Grilled prawns with garlic is the canonical pairing. Provencal vegetable tart, pan bagnat and olive tapenade are equally strong matches.
Is Bunan Rose good value?
Yes. At EUR 20 to 30 it sits at the lower end of AOC Bandol rose pricing while delivering serious Mourvedre structure from organic-certified fruit.
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medium body
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pairs with charcuterie
pairs with shellfish
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still rose
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