Domaine de l'Olivette

Bandol Mourvedre Blend

8.949 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
Bandol, Provence, France
Mourvedre Blend
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Pretty approachable even at only 5 years. Medium intensity nose sports classic tree bark, baked earth, dark berries, and a teensy bit of spice. Rich and deep-toned in the mouth. A whack of iodine before the fruit hits. Tannins present but ripe and in the process of integrating. Nice balance despite the stated 15%

Pretty approachable even at only 5 years. Medium intensity nose sports classic tree bark, baked earth, dark berries, and a teensy bit of spice. Rich and deep-toned in the mouth. A whack of iodine before the fruit hits. Tannins present but ripe and in the process of integrating. Nice balance despite the stated 15%

Jun 17th, 2023
Tom Casagrande

Really nice balance of ripe fruit, acids, and Mourvèdre tannins. The tree bark thing is under control, which can, in my judgment, get a bit overwhelming in some Bandol.

Really nice balance of ripe fruit, acids, and Mourvèdre tannins. The tree bark thing is under control, which can, in my judgment, get a bit overwhelming in some Bandol.

Nov 18th, 2021
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Classic Bandol rose’ with a full mouthfeel. Mouthwatering. I agree with @Geoff Troup, poor man’s Tempier. Killer value.

Classic Bandol rose’ with a full mouthfeel. Mouthwatering. I agree with @Geoff Troup, poor man’s Tempier. Killer value.

Jun 29th, 2019
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.1

Gorgeous. Dusty, crushed rock, wet sidewalk, full body, low acidity, prevalent mint in the finish, tannic and forest floor. Beautiful and could go longer. A poor man's Tempier.

Gorgeous. Dusty, crushed rock, wet sidewalk, full body, low acidity, prevalent mint in the finish, tannic and forest floor. Beautiful and could go longer. A poor man's Tempier.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2017
Jason Keefer

Delish! Very elegant and approachable for a 5 year old Mourvèdre driven wine. Will definitely get more!

Delish! Very elegant and approachable for a 5 year old Mourvèdre driven wine. Will definitely get more!

Sep 9th, 2023
Nick Brandon

Inky dark colors.
Deep and leathery on the nose, earthy.
Dark fruits.

Inky dark colors.
Deep and leathery on the nose, earthy.
Dark fruits.

Jan 30th, 2022
Ciara Lakhani

Stronger than the last, a bit like Margaux

Stronger than the last, a bit like Margaux

Oct 28th, 2021
Michael Donovan

Garnet in color. Masculine. Gripping, with dark cherry, charcoal, and touch of violet, maybe.

Garnet in color. Masculine. Gripping, with dark cherry, charcoal, and touch of violet, maybe.

Dec 26th, 2018
Stanislav Lobanov

15.5/20 (86/100) Вино с ароматами спелой вишни, сушеной малины и кедра. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и суховатыми танинами. Сушеные ягоды во вкусе. Не лучший образец Бандоля, но, в целом, вино неплохое. (19.03.17) #prowein2017

15.5/20 (86/100) Вино с ароматами спелой вишни, сушеной малины и кедра. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и суховатыми танинами. Сушеные ягоды во вкусе. Не лучший образец Бандоля, но, в целом, вино неплохое. (19.03.17) #prowein2017

Jan 20th, 2018
Rob Gruber

Very drinkable. Not cloying or fruity. Has a nice saline, mineral undertone.

Very drinkable. Not cloying or fruity. Has a nice saline, mineral undertone.

Jul 8th, 2017