The Grande Provence

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre 2020

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Pretty nose of red flowers, red berries, spices, chocolates and tobacco.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth and dark coffee.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Mourvedre from Bandol. Complex and interesting with good structure. Rich and fruit forward.

This 5 year old is starting to drink very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache. Aged for 4 years in large French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65.
— 11 hours ago

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Château d'Esclans

Garrus Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2022

Pale salmon. First impression — not what I was expecting for a rosé. Medium-plus intensity with subtle notes of vanilla, minerals, and brioche, with hints of peach, strawberry, and grapefruit. Full-bodied with a creamy, elegant texture. Well balanced, with medium-plus acidity and a long finish. Opens up nicely with a little air.
— 5 months ago

Commanderie de la Bargemone

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Grenache Blend Rosé 2024

With Shannon in Powell and enjoyed this in a sunny day. Pear crisp. Yum — 3 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Cuvée Spéciale La Migoua Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2005

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Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Pretty nose with wild flowers, red fruits, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, light oak, sweet cherries and spices.

Medium bodied and smooth with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, cooked plums, oak, tobacco, licorice, chocolates, herbs, spices and earth.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This 20 years old red blend from Bandol is absolutely fantastic. Drinking very nicely right out of the bottle, and feels fresh and engaging.

This Single Vineyard is elegant and powerful. Complex and nicely balanced.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 55% Mourvedre,
25% Cinsault, 15% Grenache and 5% Syrah. Aged for 18 months in large French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200.
— 6 days ago

Juan, Jay and 15 others liked this
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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Exactly what I’ve come to expect a nice rosé to taste like. Never disappoints.  — 7 days ago

Jean-Philip, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this

Fleur de Mer

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Pat A
9.9

Good rose from provence.
Had with Turkey dinner at Easter.
— 23 days ago

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Rosé Blend 2023

Pretty color of peach.

Fresh nose of red fruits with citrus and herbs.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice complexity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, apples, sea salt, grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good by itself or with food.

Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years, and see how it evolves.

A blend of 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Cinsault. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$35.
— 4 days ago

Peter, Bob and 10 others liked this

La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2023

Pretty salmon in color.

Fresh on the nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Showing sweet raspberries, cherries, spices and light earth.

Dry on the palate with an elegant finish.

Rich and fresh. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Interesting stuff.

I liked it much better than the 2022 vintage.

A blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache and 30% Cinsault. Organic and Biodynamic.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$20.
— 4 days ago

Peter, Juan and 7 others liked this

Château Simone

Palette Grand Cru de Provence Grenache Rosé Blend 2022

thick, unctuous, ageable rosé. — a day ago

Jan, Jay and 1 other liked this

Mas de Gourgonnier

Les Baux-de-Provence Grenache Blend

Cherry/strawberry, fruit roll-up, wild herbs de Provence,, iron, sage, hint of licorice, medium tannin and nice acid. Great wine. 2020 vintage. Couldn’t wait longer to open it with a steak. Hopefully I’ll have more patience next time. :) — a month ago

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