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, 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.
  • Provencal vegetable tart
    Layered tart with tomato, courgette and aubergine meets the rose's herb and salt register.
  • 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.

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.

  1. 1980: Modern Moulin des Costes Rose vinification established
  2. 2018: Estate 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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