The story behind Gueissard
Gueissard makes the kind of rose that reminds you why Provence set the standard. Pale in the glass, dry on the finish, built on Grenache and Cinsault with a little Syrah and Mourvedre for backbone. The style is deliberate: picked early for acidity, pressed gently, fermented cool, bottled young so the fruit stays fresh. Nothing here is sweet or syrupy. It is a table wine in the best sense, the bottle you open before dinner and finish with it.
We have carried Gueissard for years because the price stays honest and the wine stays consistent vintage to vintage. The house also bottles a Bandol red from Mourvedre, which tells you the fruit sourcing is serious. If you want a rose that behaves like a real wine rather than a novelty, start here.
Explore the Gueissard range
Three Gueissard bottles on our shelf: two dry Provencal roses and a Bandol red built on Mourvedre.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gueissard Rose 750mL | Rose | 750mL | Pale, dry, Grenache and Cinsault, crisp red fruit finish |
| Gueissard Les Papilles Rose 750mL | Rose | 750mL | Rounder pink, soft berry and citrus, food friendly |
| Gueissard Bandol Red 750mL | Red | 750mL | Mourvedre driven, dark fruit, firm tannin, needs air |
Which Gueissard is right for you?
Gueissard Rose runs $11.98 and Les Papilles Rose $12.99, which is everyday drinking money for genuine Provencal pink. The Bandol red at $25.99 is the step up, and worth it if you like Mourvedre. Buy a mixed case and you cover aperitif, dinner and a red for the grill without thinking hard about it. Prices are as listed; stock moves fast in warm months, so call ahead.
Dry, light and $11.98, so opening a bottle on a Tuesday makes sense
A touch rounder, holds up to grilled fish and chicken without losing freshness
Mourvedre depth and tannin for people who skip pink altogether
Gueissard cocktails and pairings
Serve Gueissard Rose cold, around 45 to 50 degrees, in a normal wine glass rather than a flute. It wants salt and fat, not sugar.