Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rose 6.99

Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rose 6.99A wild ros from the garrigues of southern France. Beautiful pale salmon colour with an appealing herbal nose followed by flavours of warm southern herbs, white pepper spice and soft raspberries. Very much a food wine. Domaine Lafran Veyrolles is an estate with superb terroir and it is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the Bandol appellation. Jean Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10ha of vines on the

Each parcel was aged in a mix of 1-3 year old French oak to develop the smooth oak flavours that have integrated with the fine tannins

In this cooler and more windswept area the variety produces lower yields and has a longer ripening time

savoury characters from the Syrah and Mourvèdre

liquorice and notes of leather

a little quince and juniper spice

The lees are stirred (bâtonnage) occasionally during ageing

incidentally

adding a mineral note that is both sharp and refreshing

lies in the prestigious La Londe area

The palate is layered with masses of fine texture and a balanced acidity

From amongst the 60 crus selected to create this iconic wine

in 2015 Veuve Clicquot declared the 66th vintage of the Maison