Tasting notes, September 12, 2026; Wines of Provence

                    Provence

2024 Roquefort Petit Sale Blanc
On Sale for $24
Bouches du Rhône / Provence / France
mostly Clairette with Vermentino and Ugni Blanc
Sourced from vines planted in the 1950’s this lightly aromatic white is created from vineyards located in the valleys east of Marseille. Fresh and vibrant, this is a brilliant white for the transitioning seasons.
2024 Bagnol Cassis Blanc
On Sale for $32
Cassis/ Provence / France
50% Marsanne, 35% Clairette, 15% Ugni Blanc
Sourced from 15 acres of clay and limestone filled vineyards located nearby the Mediterranean Sea, Bagnol’s Cassis Blanc offers aromas and flavors of almond and subtle peach.
2025 Mesclances Rosé Romane
On Sale for $22
Côtes de Provence / Provence / France
70% Grenache with Cinsault and Mourvedre
Mostly Grenache (70%) along with Mourvedre and Cinsault, the Mesclances Romane is sourced from vineyards located very near the Mediterranean Sea. Bright strawberry notes mingle with a hint of salty sea air in this classic Provence Rose.
2025 Tempier Rosé
On Sale for $53
Bandol / Provence / France
55% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
Sourced from Tempier’s younger vines, the Rosé bottling is refined in a combination of stainless steel (50%) and concrete tank (50%) for 7 months prior to bottling. The resulting wine is fragrant and powerful with pronounced peach tones.
2022 Mas de Gourgonniers Rouge
On Sale for $20
Baux de Provence / Provence / France
60% Grenache, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault
Organic pioneers in the Provence region, Mas de Gourgonniers has been producing wine since 1950. The classic red is sourced from hand harvested grapes and is aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks and large, old oak barrels. 
2020 Pradeaux Rouge
On Sale for $50
Bandol / Provence / France
95% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache
The stalwart of the appellation, Pradeaux produces some of the most age worthy Bandol. The wines can be quite tannic and ungainly in their youth, however, with time, they reveal the charm and depth of the Mourvedre varietal.