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Consistently of exceptional quality, this Bandol rosé boasts a bright, slightly salmon-pink hue, with an elegant, refined nose of candied citrus and spices. On the palate, it is balanced and fresh, leading to a long, savory finish marked by delicate bitter notes.
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Eye
Clear, bright color with a slight salmon hue
Nose
Open and fresh, with notes of starch and stone fruit
Palate
Complex and lingering, with a clean finish and pleasant bitter notes
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with fish soup, shrimp, a pissaladière, a vegetable tian, a fruit salad...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The affable Cédric Gravier has been managing this family-owned estate since 1996 with great open-mindedness and an innate sense of hospitality. With him came a major change: the grapes, which had previously been delivered to the cooperative, would now be vinified on the estate. This revival was made possible in large part thanks to his grandfather, who knew every vine by heart. Today, the estate spans nearly 60 hectares, and in 2017, Cédric began the transition to organic farming. Located in the western part of the appellation, on predominantly clay-limestone soil, the estate’s diverse array of plots ensures a rich expression of Mourvèdre, Bandol’s flagship grape variety, with old vines accounting for 90% of the vineyard here.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Stars (Vintage 2023) (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Intriguing with its lovely deep apricot hue and alluring with its aromatic profile—which highlights spices (cinnamon, ginger) and is nuanced with bergamot zest—this is a well-balanced, complex, and full-bodied Bandol, enhanced by a light, refreshing effervescence that combines liveliness and elegance.
About the estate:
It is in the hamlet of La Suffrène—said to have once been the home of a mistress of the Bailiff of Suffren—that part of the vineyards of this must-visit estate in the Bandol appellation are located. A 60-hectare family-owned vineyard, divided into about a hundred plots, whose grapes were taken to the cooperative until the arrival of Cédric Gravier, who took over from his grandparents in 1996. Currently in the process of converting to organic farming.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2024 guide) 91/100 (2023 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Aromas of grapefruit, citrus, herbs, and red berries introduce Domaine La Suffrene’s 2023 Bandol Rosé, a medium-bodied, delicate, and juicy rosé with a fresh, mineral finish tinged with iodine. It is perfect for pairing with summer meals. It is a blend of 40% Mourvèdre and the remainder Cinsault, Grenache, and Carignan.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
For many years, the Gravier-Piche family delivered their harvest to the cooperative winery. When Cédric Gravier returned to the family estate in 1996, he decided to make his own wines and bottle the expression of old Mourvèdre vines, primarily from La Cadière d’Azur. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to vinify the entire 58 hectares. Characterized more by strawberry flavors than citrus, the rosés are rich in both color and concentration. The richness and full-bodied texture of these early-ripening terroirs are evident in the dense reds, with their alluring tannins, reflecting the soft, clay-rich character of the soil. A classic that appeals to all, yet has not lost its Mediterranean soul.
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