Domaine Lafran Veyrolles Bandol

Rosé [Organic]

2020

FPR032 DOMAINE LAFRAN-VEYROLLES PROVENCE,

FRANCE

13.5% | 75cl | Cork

Mourvèdre 70% , Grenache 15% , Cinsault 15%

Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable

An exceptional wild rosé from a very old

Bandol estate, scoring 95 points in Decanter's

2020 Rosé Panel Tasting.

Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rosé [Organic]

2020

FPR032 DOMAINE LAFRAN-VEYROLLES PROVENCE, FRANCE

PRODUCTION

The vineyards and winery of this small domain are managed by Jean-Marie Castell, whose father also

worked for the Ferec family. He studied oenology before joining Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles and has

continued the winemaking work in the style of the estate. Harvesting for most grape varieties begins in

early September and finishes towards the end of the month with the Mourvèdre. Traditional manual

vineyard work (except ploughing) remains, along with organic methods of weed and pest control.

Yields for the rosé are 37 hl/ha. The 'rustic' facilities of old have been replaced with modern,

termperature controlled systems. The rosé is part saignée (juice from the Mourvèdre is drained off)

and part press (the other cepages). Fermentation is temperature controlled between 18 & 21ºC for 3

weeks and the wine is then kept in cuve for 6 months before bottling in the spring after the vintage.

The estate now has organic certification.

TASTING NOTE

Beautiful pale salmon colour with an appealing herbal nose followed by flavours of warm southern

herbs, white pepper spice and soft raspberries. Complex, interesting and very much a food wine.

FOOD MATCH

Lovely apéritif with olives and tapenade or serve with shellfish, grilled chicken, spicy vegetable

dishes.

AWARDS

2019 Vintage

The Wine Merchant Top 100 2021

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