Provence, FranceThe superb rosé from this venerable Bandol estate offers all the crystalline-fruited, herb-scented goodness that separate the finest Provençal rosés from the rest of the pack. A pale copper-tinged peach-pink in the glass, Domaine le Galantin’s rosé – a blend of Mourvèdre (60%) Cinsault, and Grenache – offers quintessential Provençal rosé scents of Rainier cherries, grapefruit, parched limestone, and herbes de Provence. Brisk and energetic on the palate, the wine expresses suggestions of sour cherries, bitter orange zest, and white currant fruit accented by lavender, dried bay leaf, and sage. As the rosé blossoms in the glass, it gains aromatic complexity, precision on the palate, and a mouthwatering savory texture. The wine finishes with a bristling acid backbone that amplifies its stony, dusty mineral undercurrent. Try this beauty now and over the coming year with all sea fish preparations, grilled sourdough bread slathered with tapenade, garlicky ratatouille, antipasti, and barbecued chicken and ribs. Great value!
A June 2022 Newsletter Selection
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