2025 Château Vannières Bandol Rosé

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Château Vannières is a hillside estate in Bandol, protected by the Sainte-Baume mountains and rooted in limestone and marl soils. Founded in 1957 by Lucien Boudot and now run by his grandson Éric Boisseaux, the winery blends tradition with modern techniques to highlight the character of its terroir. Their Bandol Rosé is built mainly from Mourvèdre (60%), which is partially made using the saignée method to give the wine more body and light structure. Grenache (20%) adds soft fruit, while gently pressed Cinsault (20%) keeps the wine fresh and aromatic. The result is a rosé with more depth and texture than most—still refreshing, but with enough weight and complexity to pair well with food and even improve over time.