Bandol, Provence, France
Brawny and tannic. This Bandol has many years ahead of it.
Brawny and tannic. This Bandol has many years ahead of it.
Nov 16th, 2018
Slain animals and garrigue in a very elegant and delicious package. Damn!
Slain animals and garrigue in a very elegant and delicious package. Damn!
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2015
Bandol hits my pleasure spot every time. Love them young, love then aged, whenever is fine with me. This is much more relaxed than previous bottle. Lovely deep black cherry fruit, sweet meat, fresh lavender, thyme, black licorice, smoke, candied olive, granite. There's this sweet and appealing aspect to the herbaceous notes in this, its so savory and alluring. I'm floored by the tannin profile right now and how vivacious they are.
Bandol hits my pleasure spot every time. Love them young, love then aged, whenever is fine with me. This is much more relaxed than previous bottle. Lovely deep black cherry fruit, sweet meat, fresh lavender, thyme, black licorice, smoke, candied olive, granite. There's this sweet and appealing aspect to the herbaceous notes in this, its so savory and alluring. I'm floored by the tannin profile right now and how vivacious they are.
Jul 2nd, 2017Day 1: animal, beef blood, leather, black raspberries, blackberries, medicinal herbs. Wound up, rustic and firm tannins. In your face and brawny. Day 2: More black fruits showing, some cocoa tones, black licorice, violets, leather and meat. Texture is more voluminous and smooth. Day 3: everything has come together and showing well. Definitely needs more time in bottle but getting some air in there helps with all the reductive notes.
Day 1: animal, beef blood, leather, black raspberries, blackberries, medicinal herbs. Wound up, rustic and firm tannins. In your face and brawny. Day 2: More black fruits showing, some cocoa tones, black licorice, violets, leather and meat. Texture is more voluminous and smooth. Day 3: everything has come together and showing well. Definitely needs more time in bottle but getting some air in there helps with all the reductive notes.
May 10th, 2016
Far from being ready to drink. Good stuffing and substance with a great future ahead of it.
Far from being ready to drink. Good stuffing and substance with a great future ahead of it.
Dec 19th, 2015
Ripe and tannic, but juicy with good acidity that gives it a sleek feel on the palate. Drinking well with years to spare.
Ripe and tannic, but juicy with good acidity that gives it a sleek feel on the palate. Drinking well with years to spare.
Apr 4th, 2018Extreme tannins, leather, red fruit, hint of cinnamon. Too young at 7 years, could do well with another 20yrs in the cellar.
Extreme tannins, leather, red fruit, hint of cinnamon. Too young at 7 years, could do well with another 20yrs in the cellar.
Feb 2nd, 2018
