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Ch Pradeaux – ‘Cuvee Vespree’ Vin de France Rose

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The Facts

Origins France > Provence > Bandol
Appellation Bandol
Varietal Rose Blend
Cepage 50% Cinsault, 50% Mourvedre
Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation in wood foudres and concrete eggs, whole-cluster direct pressing for 24 hours
Aging 12 months in wood foudres and concrete eggs
Markets Texas

Trade and Media

The Character

Overall Complex & Balanced
Aromas Red fruits, quince paste, florals, melon rind
Mouthfeel Weighty & Mineral
Tasting Notes The color is deep and downright kaleidoscopic, and yet very much in that classic salmon-pink range that characterizes Bandol. Hauntingly complex aromatics of strawberry, melon rind, quince paste, warm spice, and a touch of lees lead to an expansive, richly textured palate laden with flavors of raspberry blossom, watermelon rind, and preserved red fruit. The wine’s weightiness remains balanced by its delicate, mineral component and ample amounts of acidity.
Pairings Enjoy with grilled king salmon, bouillabaisse, or cheese
Sustainability Organic In Practice

The Story

"Vespree,” meaning evening in Provençal and Occitan, presents a full, swaggering nose of quince paste, white pepper, and coarse-ground Indian spices, and the big, richly textured palate possesses a structural tension that heavily underlines its potential for aging—though it is fresh, tense, and very delicious right in its youth. It is exceedingly difficult to find rosé of this caliber and character, even from Bandol—and, in a twist of irony, this wine which is so purely and deeply Bandol to its very core was denied appellation status on three separate occasions, and is thus labeled a “Vin de France.” But, in an appellation that has seen production shift from 70% red wine to 85% rosé over the years in response to market trends, this is perhaps more depressing than surprising. In any event, we are proud of the wine, and proud to work with such a courageous and iconoclastic family—and we know “Vespree” will delight those who appreciate Pradeaux’s ruggedly uncompromising sensibility.

About Ch Pradeaux

Brand Story

There is the appellation of Bandol with its plethora of producers, some good, some mediocre; and then there is Château Pradeaux, the unique, inimitable, standard-bearer for this ancient wine-growing district. The Château Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer that lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the hands of the Portalis family since before the French Revolution. The vineyards are cultivated in as natural a manner as possible with reliance on organic methods.

Brand Story

There is the appellation of Bandol with its plethora of producers, some good, some mediocre; and then there is Château Pradeaux, the unique, inimitable, standard-bearer for this ancient wine-growing district. The Château Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer that lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the hands of the Portalis family since before the French Revolution. The vineyards are cultivated in as natural a manner as possible with reliance on organic methods.

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