{"product_id":"chateau-pradeaux-cotes-de-provence-rose-2025-provence-france-vm-93","title":"Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rose 2025 (Provence, France) - [VM 93]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer that lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the hands of the Portalis family since before the French Revolution; today it is run by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCyrille Portalis, the sole direct descendant of Suzanne and Arlette, who had revived the vineyards following the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edevastation inflicted during the French Revolution and the effects of the phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d789d89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-con-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c592028 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790fb60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVINTAGE UPDATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e :\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage marks a return to normal seasonal conditions, with adequate rainfall. We avoided any major weather problems. As a result, ripening was later than in previous years. The wines are fresh, elegant, and display a beautifully balanced character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : \u003c\/strong\u003e70% Mourvèdre, 27% Cinsault and 3% Grenache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vines are on average 30 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : \u003c\/strong\u003eManual harvest carried out from September 7 to 14, 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eYIELD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e :\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 hectolitres per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  :\u003c\/strong\u003e This rosé is made by direct pressing and cold settling at a temperature between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius for 24 hours. It is then racked and transferred to temperature-controlled tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlcoholic fermentation takes place in cement or enameled steel tanks for approximately three weeks using indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMalolactic fermentation is not carried out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAGING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e :\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on fine lees for 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBLENDING AND BOTTLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : \u003c\/strong\u003eBlending, filtration and bottling on March 26 and 27, 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e :\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20,000 bottles per year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4bb990 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scrollcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2025 Bandol Rosé is already showing beautifully, offering a medium-bodied palate with lovely drive and freshness, the latter especially impressive given the warmth of the vintage. There is a sense of poise here that sets it apart, combining Mediterranean sun with real structural discipline. This is precisely why great Bandol Rosé enjoys such a cult following—it is not merely refreshing, but serious and characterful with the depth to evolve in bottle. Few Rosés in the world occupy that space so convincingly, and this wine is a clear reminder of the category’s highest possibilities. (Drink between 2026-2035)\" - Nicolas Greinacher (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ELEVAGE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53664497402221,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/onmzzd8oaqnrmvjumrl3.jpg?v=1786143519","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/chateau-pradeaux-cotes-de-provence-rose-2025-provence-france-vm-93","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}