Cuvée 1950 is produced by Moulin de La Roque, a growers’ cooperative situated in the famous Bandol Village of La Cadière d’Azur. What is a growers’ cooperative, exactly? A cooperative is a group of wine grape growers who share their resources to produce, bottle, and market wine. Making wine independently requires investment and time that is practically beyond the means of most farmers. Cooperatives play an essential role by providing growers with access to economy of scale, a vocal role in production, and a fair share of profits. This approach also provides a tremendous benefit to consumers. Well-run cooperatives like Moulin de La Roque are a prime source for excellent wines at lower prices. Moulin de La Roque accounts for 20% of the production in Bandol, a region well known for high quality wines with premium pricing. Moulin de La Roque does offer wines at more reasonable pricing than the Domaines but maintaining the high quality that makes Bandol famous is their top priority. The winery has also pioneered sustainable practices in the region.
Moulin de La Roque was founded in 1950, and this cuvée was developed to honor the pioneers who created Bandol’s first cooperative. Bandol is a sun-drenched region dominated by steep hills and this requires growers to plant their vines in stone wall terraces called “restanques.” Cuvée 1950 rosé is produced from vines planted in sandy marl soils. Mourvèdre is famously tannic, but these soils temper the tannins, making them perfect for delicious rosé.
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Cuvée 1950 Organic Bandol Rosé
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Cuvée 1950 Organic Bandol Rosé
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