The seaside village of Cassis is one of the most stunning regions to visit in southern France and the wines there capture their essence. Limestone soils situated in the shape of an amphitheater capture the Mediterranean sun and the cool oceanic breezes scent the wines. This is a dream place and there is no better encapsulation than Bagnol's Cassis Rose. Peach, apricot and strawberry abound. A light note of grapefruit peel pithiness lends more structure to the wine. That light salinity gives a boost of zestiness that will enrapture any humble imbiber. A bit poetic but Cassis is like a poem and this wine is always one of my favorite stanzas. Every year this ranks as one of my favorite in the rose category and this year is no different!