The Cadet de la Begude rosé has an elegant nose with floral and red fruit notes. Less vinous and softer than the Bandol from the same estate, it's an organic wine that's accessible as an aperitif and versatile enough to accompany an entire meal. Round, fruity and thirst-quenching on the palate, with notes of white peach, apricot and citrus fruit, and a fresh finish. The domaine de la Bégude is a 500-hectare estate, including 30 hectares of vines. Situated at an altitude of 400 meters, at the geographical pinnacle of the Bandol appellation, the vineyard is subject to wide variations in temperature between day and night, enabling the estate's organic wines to retain a remarkable freshness, which is often lacking in this AOC. Owner Guillaume Tari refrains from any harsh intervention in the vines and wines, including weedkillers, pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Great Bandol de garde in all colors. Domaine 2 étoiles dans le guide des meilleurs vins de France 2019Bettane et Dessauve 2019: "Mourvèdre has the gift of expressing the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker. The wines show a clearly Bordeaux trait, sophisticated and well-bred, without betraying this spendid, wild terroir perched on the Grande Bleue
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