86/100 This rosé features zesty acidity that highlights the herb, red berry and spice flavors, with a crisp, mineral-laced finish.
88/100 This polished red has a juicy core of glazed cherry and raspberry coulis flavors, marked with cassis, mineral and spice elements. Details of black tea and floral mark the clean finish.
91/100 Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
90/100 The 2017 Côtes de Provence Rosé is a plump, medium-bodied effort, marked by crisp, citrusy fruit. Passion fruit and grapefruit nuances give it a zippy, refreshing finish.
91/100 The 2016 Bandol Rosé contains a hefty 60% Mourvèdre, well above the minimum 20% required by the appellation. It’s a medium-bodied, silky-textured wine, floral, complex and long, with hints of crushed stone, raspberries and cherries.
90/100 Editor’s Choice
89/100 From a number of growers on the limestone plateau north of the city of Aix-en-Provence, this crisp, full wine has a strong mineral texture along with fresh raspberry fruit, crisp acidity and a peppery aftertaste.
Gold Medal
89/100 A fresh, focused red, with harmonious cherry, currant and mineral flavors bound together by tangy acidity. Moderate, integrated tannins detail herb and tea notes on the spice-tinged finish.
