Wine Tasting Short: Domaines Bunan 2023 Bandol (Provence) Rosé
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Photo by: Denise M. Gardner
When it comes to rosé, the Provence region in France gets it. Today, we’ll taste a Bandol Rosé by Domaines Bunan, which is a sub-region within Provence. These are “Rosés that Refresh”, which is often discussed in the monthly Sip & Swirl newsletter: crisp, zesty, and refreshing. Yes, this is a dry rosé, and yes, now is the time to start looking for the 2024 vintage. Nonetheless, we hit on some key Provence attributes like food pairings and the rosé color scale unique to Provence wines. Cheers!
Links for things mentioned in this episode:
- Domaines Bunan Bandol Mas de La Rouviere 2023 Rosé –> the wine we tasted today
- Will you like this wine? This is in the “Roses that Refresh” category with a stronger emphasis on acidity (sourness) and citrus flavors, but still showing some pronounced floral notes. It is dry and crisp.
- A Year In Provence (book)
- Our ideas for food pairings with this wine:
- Mussels in Garlic Broth
- Anything with a Dominant Garlic Flavor
- Roasted Garlic
- Pasta in a Garlic Sauce or Butter Sauce
- Grilled Vegetables
- Ahi Tuna
- Crab Cakes
- Cheese Board
- Provence Rosé Color Scale
- Rosé Wine Tips:
- Easy pairing wine during the Spring/Summer months
- Check the Vintage – want the most current vintage. Northern Hemisphere regions release rose wines in about April/May of the year after the vintage. Southern Hemisphere regions release rose wines in the Fall months (for us), around September.
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