2024 Domaine Vigneret Rose Bandol 750 ml

For exquisite rosé, nowhere in the world can top Provence. And within Provence, one appellation stands head and shoulders above all others. 

That, of course, is Bandol, hands-down the most prestigious rosé in the world.

Bandol, which Jancis Robinson’s World Atlas of Wine calls “the most admired appellation on France’s Mediterranean coast,” is home to a who’s who of Rosé greats, from Domaine Tempier and Domaines Ott to Pibarnon, Gros ‘Noré, Bastide Blanche, and more.

These beautiful wines, grown on south-facing terraces in a flawless climate buffeted by Mediterranean breezes, boast not only outstanding quality, but outlier prices. At the low end, they’re about $30. At the top, Tempier and Ott command nearly $60 per bottle.

Domaine Vigneret and their proprietor Olivier Pascal are deeply rooted in Bandol. Pascal’s family has been in the area since 1535, and his grandfather was one of the founders of the Bandol appellation, which has had AOC status since 1942. Pascal inherited an outstanding terroir comprising rich clay, and established the domaine in 2017.

Olivier’s rosé comprises Mourvèdre, CInsault, Grenache, and Carignon harvested and sorted by hand. Pressed cold and settled at cool temperatures, the wine fermented for 15 days between 16 and 18 degrees centigrade. Malolactic was blocked, and the elevage took place in stainless steel tanks. 

A classic Bandol, this is a beautiful rosé from the top appellation on the globe. It’s a must-have for warm-weather sipping, aperitifs, and happy hours.