Domaine de Frégate - Bandol rosé 2021

This 33-hectare family-owned estate, located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, was founded in 1892 on the family lands of Marquis Bernard de Pissy. Originally a mixed-farming operation, the estate is now dedicated exclusively to vineyards. Antonin, representing the fifth generation, is passionately committed to managing this beautiful estate, which surrounds one of the world’s most stunning golf courses, Dolce Frégate. The wines have been improving over several vintages and are now considered among the appellation’s most reliable choices.

“Between the sea and the rocks”—that’s how the estate describes itself, having been in the same family since 1882. Its name comes from the Old Provençal word *fragato* (“broken”), a reference to the rock-clearing work required to plant the vines. The Mediterranean Sea, ever-present here, borders the property, whose vineyards span 30 hectares, straddling Saint-Cyr and Bandol.

Excellent intensity and complexity, revealing aromas of red currants, peony, white peach, and a delicate hint of white pepper. Rich, with beautiful structure, this wine has a straightforward, intense style that almost evokes the structure of a red wine, such is its impressive density of expression. The finish is characterized by lovely freshness and a subtle hint of bitterness.