The Winery Moulin de la Roque of Bandol of Provence

Winery Moulin de la Roque
The winery offers 59 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 45 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Bandol in the region of Provence
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The Winery Moulin de la Roque is one of the world's great estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in of Bandol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Moulin de la Roque is a vineyard located in the Bandol region, a picturesque corner of the Mediterranean coast in the southeast of France. This prestigious estate is renowned for its rich and complex wines that embody the terroir of Bandol, known for its favorable climate and limestone soils. From the tranquil elegance of its vineyards to the historical cellars nestled in the hills, the Domaine Moulin de la Roque is a reflection of the centuries-old charm of the Bandol region. The vines, planted on hillsides to take advantage of maximum sunlight, are nurtured by the gentle sea breeze and deep limestone soils, providing an ideal environment for the production of exceptional quality wines. The estate is particularly recognized for its red wine, made from the Mourvèdre grape - a highly prized variety in the Bandol region. The Mourvèdre, with its notes of black fruits, leather, and spices, lends Domaine Moulin de la Roque wines an intense flavor and distinctive character that appeals to wine lovers across the globe. The rosé wines of Moulin de la Roque are also greatly appreciated. The master vintners do meticulous work to produce a refreshing and exceptional rosé, whose taste evokes citrus, small red berries, and an aroma carrying a sense of the sea breeze. The Domaine Moulin de la Roque is also appreciated for its traditional and historic side. Stone and wood dominate the buildings, and the cellars contain old, well-maintained oak vats used for wine production. But behind this traditional façade lies modernity, such as the use of eco-friendly and sustainable viticulture techniques.

Top Winery Moulin de la Roque wines

Looking for the best Winery Moulin de la Roque wines in Bandol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Moulin de la Roque wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Moulin de la Roque wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque

How Winery Moulin de la Roque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of suckling pig leg in the oven, spaghetti with squid ink (italy) or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or minerality and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, earth or oak. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.61/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque.

  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Bandol

Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.

These contain a high proportion of Mourvèdre - the appellation rules require at least 50%. Using this amount of such a Spicy and Powerful grape makes for a wine with Character that is difficult to produce in any other part of France. Mourvèdre will only ripen reliably in a Climate as sunny and Warm as that which prevails along the Mediterranean coast. Grenache is the other main component of Bandol's red (and rosé) wines.

The top red wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque

How Winery Moulin de la Roque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fresh sausage, moussaka with spices or venison stew.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

On the nose the red wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, non oak or cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.67/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque.

  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top white wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Moulin de la Roque

How Winery Moulin de la Roque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of garba ( ivory coast ), indian chicken (simplified korma) or fish fingers for dummies.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque

  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.55/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Moulin de la Roque.

  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc

The word of the wine: Body

Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Moulin de la Roque

Planning a wine route in the of Bandol? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Moulin de la Roque.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.