This is the more approachable rosé in the small Château Sainte Anne range (there's only a handful of wines made here), and it's a lovely wine. What stands out is that this is not a light and flavourless rosé - there are these watermelon and orange rind fruit highlights to it, with a slightly earthy edge and a bit more body the whole way through.

In rosé terms, Château Sainte-Anne is aristocracy. One of the five original estates officially recognised in Provence's Bandol appellation back in the 1940s, Château Sainte-Anne has stone cellars that date back to the Middle Ages (although with a modern winery built alongside) and a long and proud tradition particularly built around the classic Provençal red grapes of Mourvédre, Cinsault, and Grenache. For all the modernity, the secret here is no secret. It's about vineyards perched on steep limestone terraces, farmed organically with the grapes handpicked, fermented naturally, and wines bottled without filtration or fining and minimal sulphur. It's natural wine, but without the wildness. Interestingly, modern Provence wine production is anything but natural, especially in the big rosé-focused estates, which makes the proudly traditional, minimal handling Château Sainte-Anne approach feel even more welcome.