Price: $39.99
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Cinsault, Mourvedre
Chateau Pradeaux Description
Indulge your senses with the renowned Chateau Pradeaux Rose Bandol, a uniquely serious and robust offering in the rosé wine category. A product of 25-year-old vines, this wine is composed of a 50-50 blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre, giving it a slight orange tint characteristic of the Mourvèdre cépage. Masterfully vinified through direct pressing for 24 hours, followed by a fermentation in cement tanks at a carefully controlled temperature, it ensures a rare rosé with notable staying power and exceptional complexity. Exhibiting a fine balance of 13-14% alcohol by volume, low residual sugar, and a total acidity of 3.4 g/l, this rosé promises a unique, age-worthy experience for discerning oenophiles.
The Chateau Pradeaux Rose Bandol unfolds its robust, rich, and complex palate in a delightful dance of flavors. Each sip introduces a multilayered wine, radiant in its slight orange hue. The blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre lends itself to a depth of flavor that is both assertive and graceful. A prominent gastronomic rosé, it shies away from being simply an easy-drinking wine. The careful vinification process and respect for tradition make this rosé an illustrious exemplar of its kind, exhibiting a capacity to age gracefully. This is a wine that invites you to explore its profound future and not to rush the tasting journey.
This Chateau Pradeaux Rose Bandol, with its robust character and inherent complexity, is a gastronomic treat that pairs splendidly with a variety of cuisines. Its rich and full-bodied nature matches perfectly with grilled seafood, enhancing the fresh flavors of the ocean. The wine's acidity also complements richer dishes, such as lamb tagine or slow-roasted Mediterranean vegetables. For a lighter meal, consider pairing with a classic Niçoise salad or a selection of hard and semi-hard cheeses to truly enhance the dining experience.
Staff Rated: 92 Points
The Bandol Ros? from Pradeaux is perhaps the most serious wine in this category. Robust, rich, and complex with an ability to age gracefully, this wine is based on Cinsault (50%) and Mourv?dre (50%), taking its slight orange tint from the latter c?page.
