2024 La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rosé

I’ve been drinking La Bastide Blanche’s Bandol Rosé for over a decade, and every year it delivers just what I’m looking for: freshness, elegance, and texture. The 2024 vintage just arrived and a case of it didn’t even enter the warehouse—I diverted it straight to my new house mid-move, knowing it’s exactly what we’d want after a long day of moving and unpacking in the height of summer heat.

Fast forward a few days: only three bottles left from that case. It’s just that kind of wine—impossibly easy to drink, but seriously well made. Pale orange in the glass, with a gentle citrusy nose (think orange peel), great grip on the palate, and a mineral finish that begs another sip.

It’s a wine lover’s rosé—structured, complex, and delicious. If you love Bandol rosé, this should be your “house pink” all summer.