Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days. Delicious on Day 1; sensational on Day 3. In the glass, the 2021 “Vesprée” pours a stunning blood orange color nearing a brilliant fuchsia at the core, which is transparent. Medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of strawberry, kiwi, those glazed candied citrus slices you see in the European sweet shops, rose water, and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of red plums. Juicy. There’s a long mineral finish and a killer texture. Wow…this is easily the most exciting rosé that I’ve had since the Tondonia Rosado. But while the Tondonia makes you think, the Vesprée melts your heart with its sheer beauty. I think you could age this? I have another bottle…I might just do it for science. Drink now (with a decant if possible). I was great on the pop and pour but it was even better with air. Lovely.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days. Delicious on Day 1; sensational on Day 3. In the glass, the 2021 “Vesprée” pours a stunning blood orange color nearing a brilliant fuchsia at the core, which is transparent. Medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of strawberry, kiwi, those glazed candied citrus slices you see in the European sweet shops, rose water, and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of red plums. Juicy. There’s a long mineral finish and a killer texture. Wow…this is easily the most exciting rosé that I’ve had since the Tondonia Rosado. But while the Tondonia makes you think, the Vesprée melts your heart with its sheer beauty. I think you could age this? I have another bottle…I might just do it for science. Drink now (with a decant if possible). I was great on the pop and pour but it was even better with air. Lovely.
Feb 29th, 2024
Super dry little sucker, like grape skin and cranberry. Interesting though not immediately appealing.
Super dry little sucker, like grape skin and cranberry. Interesting though not immediately appealing.
Nov 26th, 2023
Intense, chewy, salty, tea-like tannin and textural. Pour la table in every way. Beautiful food wine
Intense, chewy, salty, tea-like tannin and textural. Pour la table in every way. Beautiful food wine
Jul 29th, 2023
Watermelon candy, cherry, creamy, satiny texture with underlying green fruit and liquid minerals. Real body, lots of swirling fruit, some chalk and surprising, warmly prickling tannins. Really good, just wish there was a skoch more acid.
Watermelon candy, cherry, creamy, satiny texture with underlying green fruit and liquid minerals. Real body, lots of swirling fruit, some chalk and surprising, warmly prickling tannins. Really good, just wish there was a skoch more acid.
Nov 8th, 2022
Lost barrel bottling with an additional year of élevage...oily, big, broad rose.
Lost barrel bottling with an additional year of élevage...oily, big, broad rose.
Sep 5th, 2021
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1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2019
Clay & mushroom. Subdued on the nose but: rose, tangerine, and melon. Moderately concentrated salmon color. First vintage, egg 🥚 aged. A touch of spices. Dry, elevated acidity with a bitter finish.
Clay & mushroom. Subdued on the nose but: rose, tangerine, and melon. Moderately concentrated salmon color. First vintage, egg 🥚 aged. A touch of spices. Dry, elevated acidity with a bitter finish.
1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2018
Needed something cold for my spicy dinner. Bandol wines are fun to drink and mighty tasty.
Needed something cold for my spicy dinner. Bandol wines are fun to drink and mighty tasty.
Aug 16th, 2022
Candied fruit, orange peel, tangerine. Slight heat on the finish. Rustic and delicious.
Candied fruit, orange peel, tangerine. Slight heat on the finish. Rustic and delicious.
May 5th, 2021
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