Chateau Val D’Arenc, Bandol, 2024

£32.30

Certified-organic Bandol rosé led by Mourvèdre from steep, fossil-rich terraces; brief skin contact, cool fermentation and short lees ageing give precision and saline freshness.

pink grapefruit
lemon zest
white peach
peppery spice

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At a glance

Producer: Château Val d’Arenc
Region: Provence
Appellation: Bandol
Grape: Mourvèdre Grenache Cinsault
Vintage: 2024
Country: France
Wine type: Rosé
Alcohol: 12.5%
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

grilled rockfish or sea bream
bouillabaisse
herb‑roasted chicken
spiced Provençal or Southeast Asian dishes

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

A serious, certified‑organic Bandol rosé with a high Mourvèdre share and fine‑lees texture—more structure and depth than typical Provence pinks, making it versatile beyond summer.

About the wine

A Bandol rosé made with brief skin maceration, gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. A short period on fine lees adds texture while preserving a fresh, delicate character.

About Château Val d’Arenc

Located up a tortuous road half-way between Le Plan du Castellet and Sainte Anne d'Evenos, at the bottom of the Gros Cerveau massif, the name of Val d'Arenc comes from the Latin word 'arena' referring to the local sand, and the nearby quarries exploiting it. Surrounded by olive and cypress trees, the vines are on several levels of steep (30%) west and east-facing terraces where the sandy soils weather out many fossils. Since taking over, Gérald has converted the vineyards to organic and favoured mourvèdre over grenache producing a rosé with much more finesse and elegance than many in the appellation.

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