Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rose 2023

Aria Kim — Finally a rosé worth talking about

8/10

I'm usually a red wine person but this Bandol completely changed my mind about rosé. There's actual depth and complexity here — stone fruit, a bit of saltiness, and a finish that actually sticks around. Bought it for my birthday dinner and zero regrets. Not cheap but you can taste why.

Ingrid Holm — Best rosé I've had in ages

9/10

Picked this up for a bank holiday BBQ and honestly it stole the show. There's this lovely salty, almost seaside thing going on with stone fruit underneath — way more interesting than your average pink wine. Definitely has some weight to it without being heavy. Yeah it's £40 but I'd buy it again for a special occasion.

Luciano Bianchi — Proper grown-up rosé

8/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and immediately asked where she got it. It's got this herby, fruity thing with a mineral edge that just keeps going. We had it with grilled fish and it was perfect. At 12% it's not too boozy either so you can have a couple of glasses without falling asleep on the sofa.