2007 Domaine Sorin Bandol rosé

To me, summer means rosé, and most often it means a rosé from the seaside town of Bandol, 10 miles west of Toulon in southern France. This lovely example from Domaine Sorin has a fragrance like wild strawberries and a delicate, pale rose color. Made from a blend of 60% Mourvèdre with 30% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, the 2007 Bandol rosé is graceful and refreshing and has a lovely, finespun finish.

June 4, 2008