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Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé

Bandol AOC, France
Serious Bandol rosé from old Mourvèdre and Cinsault; garrigue, dried rose petals, white cherry, mineral; structured with firm acidity; one of France's great rosés.
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Provençal street food; rosé's herbs echo rosemary; chickpea earthiness bridges; casual Mediterranean perfection
classic starter
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Red mullet's intense flavour needs Bandol's structure; olive tapenade mirrors wine's olive notes; coastal match
classic fish_course
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Provençal sandwich; rosé's acidity cuts the olive oil; tuna and vegetables complement the herbs in wine
established main
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Basil-herb soup echoes wine's garrigue character; bean earthiness bridges; classic Provençal summer pairing
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