Provence

In the world of upper echelon rosé, there is no question. Bandol is king. This seaside Provençal village, known for its particularly moving expressions of Mourvèdre, gives us one of the most serious, complex renditions of rosé in the world. Gros Noré's iteration is among the best, with a perfect balance between body and acidity.

There are few reds more satisfying than a chewy and wild, charmingly rustic Bandol rouge. Alain Pascal’s Gros Noré Rouge is a textbook bottling that, despite its ability to age, is delicious to drink today. It highlights the rugged and feral, yet still somehow elegant character of old-vine Mourvèdre.

Situated on the land surrounding Chateau Montfrin in the Côtes du Rhône, the Moulin des Ombres (“Mill of Shadows”) produces this aromatic French oil from organic Kappa and Rosciola olives. Bright and balanced, the Moulin presents tart apple and green tomato notes, making it one of our favorite summertime oils; try it over grilled eggplant and bitter greens, or atop your favorite young goat cheese.