2023 Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose Provence, France Cati Ribot one of Jamaica’s great heritage

one of Jamaica’s great heritage distilleries

Tasted in February and March

bush-pruned parcel of Pais planted in 1893 on granite that produced enough fruit to fill a 500 L barrel

the key is limestone

followed by a second on the sorting table

2023 Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose Provence, France Cati Ribot one of Jamaica’s great heritageBlend of organically farmed Mourvdre, Grenache, Cinsault. An absolute beauty of a ros at this price point. Mouthwatering aromas of strawberry cream on the nose, followed by a silky, refined palate with delicate but distinct flavors of melon and peach. A relatively light wine for a southern French ros, but with a texture and character of impressive weight and substance.