Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2018 BOLGHERI 20% limestone soil from village

20% limestone soil from village of Chassagne

the Chardonnay is most in need of further bottle aging at release

The grapes were handpicked

home of the ravishing Frappato grape

CONSISTENT wines that are pleasing to the palate and the pocketbook

Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2018 BOLGHERI 20% limestone soil from villageThe vineyards are composed of both clay and limestone, imparting a pronounced structure of earthy, splintered rock. This microclimate near the Mediterranean brings warm weather and full sun, tempered by the persistent Mistral. Alain leaves his grapes to mature fully on the vine, lending great intensity to the fruit. Where appellation law demands that each blend includes at least 50 percent Mourvdre, Alain uses 80 percenta choice that gives more power