2024 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé, Provence, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2024 Cassis Rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre, sourced from organically farmed vineyards nestled between limestone cliffs and the Mediterranean Sea. The proximity to the coast lends a hallmark marine influence, preserving freshness and imparting saline minerality. Grapes are hand-harvested at dawn to retain acidity and delicacy, then gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. The result is a dry, structured rosé with a shimmering pale hue, layered aromatics, and a precise, linear mouthfeel. Ideal with bouillabaisse, grilled langoustines, or Provençal vegetable tarts.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine du Bagnol is a historic estate situated in the village of Cassis, where winemaking dates back to Roman times. Since 1997, the domaine has been run by Jean-Louis Genovesi and his son Sébastien, who have revitalized the estate with a focus on organic viticulture, low yields, and traditional methods. With vineyards perched just above the Mediterranean and beneath the iconic Cap Canaille, the domaine produces a small range of wines—white, rosé, and a rare red—each reflecting the limestone-rich soils and sea-cooled microclimate of this tiny but revered appellation. Domaine du Bagnol’s rosé is a standard-bearer for the appellation: restrained, mineral, and quietly powerful.