What wines should you drink while listening to Bob Marley?

Celebrate the Event with 3 Wines to Enjoy While Listening to Bob Marley!

To celebrate the occasion properly, we offer you 3 wines to enjoy while listening to… Bob Marley, of course!

"Could You Be Loved": Pair with a Beaujolais Red Wine

The reggae legend, singer-songwriter Bob Marley (born Robert Nesta Marley), championed all the values associated with this musical genre: peace, love, and freedom. Written in 1979, his song "Could You Be Loved" is the quintessential love song. So, what better to pair with it than the Saint-Amour from Domaine Franck Juillard? Charming and full of black and red fruit aromas, this red wine is harmonious, combining breadth, finesse, and smoothness. Enjoy this wine with friends while dancing to this catchy disco-infused track. After this experience, both the wine and the song are sure to be "loved"!

"No Woman, No Cry": Pair with a White Wine from the South-West

Another classic that has captivated the world: "No Woman, No Cry." Softer in tempo than "Could You Be Loved," this song, released in 1974, was composed in tribute to Marley’s "bohemian" life phase, during which he met Rita Anderson (who would later become his wife). This moving track pairs well with a sweet and expressive wine like the Grains de Revel"Sauvignon Gris, Blanc Sec" from Domaine de Revel. Long on the palate and highly aromatic, this fresh white wine with kiwi and exotic fruit notes will transport you straight to Jamaica. Settle into a comfy chair with a glass and headphones, close your eyes, and enjoy the journey!

"Redemption Song": Pair with a Red Wine from the Rhône Valley

It’s impossible to create a Bob Marley-themed wine and music pairing without mentioning his iconic track "Redemption Song." Released in 1980, it was the last notable hit of the reggae master, but certainly not the least! This powerful song, inspired by the political speech of Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey, features enchanting acoustic guitar chords. For such a track, you need a wine of equal caliber: the Emperus from Domaine des Nymphes in AOC Rasteau. Intense and deep, this wine with black fruit and licorice aromas makes the tasting experience as intense as "Redemption Song" is for the ears. Also, you might have noticed that AOC Rasteau is quite close (just two letters off) to the term "rasta." It’s definitely a sign, right?

FAQ - Wine and music

Which wine should you drink while listening to reggae?

Go for supple, fruity reds or fresh, aromatic whites that suit the laid-back mood of reggae. A Beaujolais Saint-Amour, a Rhône Valley Rasteau or a South-West white made from Sauvignon Gris are all great picks.

What wine works for a reggae apéritif with friends?

A juicy, easy-drinking red like the Saint-Amour from Domaine Franck Juillard is perfect to share before a meal. If you prefer white, the Grains de Revel cuvée, long on the palate with kiwi and exotic fruit notes, is best served chilled.

How do you pair a wine with a Bob Marley song?

The trick is to match the intensity of the track with the wine. For an upbeat song like "Could You Be Loved", pick a charming red; for a gentle one like "No Woman, No Cry", an expressive white; for a deep track like "Redemption Song", an intense red.

Which red wine goes with "Redemption Song"?

The Emperus cuvée from Domaine des Nymphes, in AOC Rasteau (Rhône Valley), echoes this powerful track. Intense and deep, with black fruit and licorice aromas, this red carries the song's emotion onto the palate.

Why buy these wines directly from the grower?

Through Avenue des Vins you order these cuvées straight from the estates, at estate prices, with no middleman adding a margin. You get better traceability and bottles shipped directly from the domaine.