Famille Negrel, La Petite Reine, Bandol, Provence, 2016

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Tasted by: James Button
(at The Polish Club, 23 Mar 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2019
Bandol is the most prestigious of all Provence rosés. The vast number of sunshine hours and proximity to the Mediterranean means they have concentration and definition, making them prime candidates for a small amount of ageing - not something you would usually consider with rosé! This example has typical peppery notes alongside the elegant cherry and red apple skin flavours. It has a fresh acidity that cleanses the palate and leads into a lovely red apple, cherry and raspberry finish.
Famille Negrel, La Petite Reine, Bandol, Provence 2016
Producer
Famille Negrel
Brand
La Petite Reine
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Rosé
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Bandol
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium