Last bottle wines1/8/2023 ![]() The nuttiness was more pronounced, and I noted a lovely potpourri like scent of dried flowers and aromatic spices. The fruit flavors were still there but had taken on a dried characteristic. I admit, I was a bit skeptical of such an “old” Rosé, but boy was I wrong. The finish was incredibly long and we all agreed it would be a great accompaniment for hearty fish or light game and poultry dishes.įinally, we had the 2015. On top, the wine had aromas of dried raspberries, and a hint of nuttiness or marzipan. This wine still had the primary fruit notes of the 2020 but they were a bit more muted. The acidity was bracing which balanced out the more full-bodied style of Rosé. Pronounced aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and rose petals. The 2020 had been bottled just six months earlier and was a lovely example of Bandol Rose. ![]() While we were at the winery, we sampled three different vintages of their flagship Rosé the 2020, 2017, and 2015. The bright red fruits will become more dried and earthy in nature and you’ll notice aromas of nuts and dried flowers. Aged Rosés can give us the best of both worlds. Well-made white wines can also age developing a more golden color and aromas of dried flowers, nuts, and caramel. Their bright fruit flavors become more dried and earth in nature and can further develop into savory aromas of meat, leather, and tar. As red wines develop their color fades from bright ruby or purple to a more faded color with tinges of garnet or brick. You’re probably familiar with the concept of aging red wine. They use a combination of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault to produce wines with some structure and long-lasting aromas. This helps the grapes retain acidity which is critical for aging potential. The vines producing Terrebrune’s Rosés are farmed organically and benefit from cooling breezes off the Mediterranean.
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