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Commanderie de la Bargemone Rosé 2009
Tempting Templar – As Sting might say: “Summer in a Bottle”

Regular: $16.99

Sale: $13.99

Case: $156.00

Wine Specifics

VARIETAL: Blend
REGION: Provence, France
WINE TYPE: Rosé

Founded by the Templar knights in the 13th century, Bargemore is among the foremost estates of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, a small fine wine district which officially gained its AOC status in 1985. The city of Aix-en-Provence was founded by the Romans in 123 BC. My wife, daughter & I arrived some years later while Danielle was attending the University of Aix. The main drag, Cours Mirabeau, is one of the great thoroughfares in Europe (think Comm Ave times four). Planted with double rows of plane trees, it's lined by seemingly thousands of fountains & cafés. Brasserie Les Deux Garcons is one of the most renowned - built in 1792 & frequented by the likes of Paul Cézanne, Émile Zola, Ernest Hemingway and Michael Gillen.

"This has long been one of France's most delicious rosés." - Robert Parker, Jr

Bargemone is a classic dry Rosé for which Provence is justly famous. The wine is a very pale salmon-pink color with intense aromas of wild strawberries. Flavors of bracing minerality and slightly tart strawberry flavors with a hint of currant, better & slightly drier than the ’ 08; the smooth texture belies the ample underlying acids that make this a perfect food wine. This wine is wonderful to drink on its own with good summer friends and makes a great accompaniment to lighter summer fare. 33% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 23% Cinsault, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Reviewed by: Michael

Food Pairing

Provençal Rosé is the quintessential food wine: perfect with Roast Chicken with Herbes de Provence, ideal for just about any summer fare, particularly Grilled Shrimp or Scallops & Seared Salmon – has enough stuffing to hold up to burgers & pizza.

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