Bastide de la Ciselette leans lighter and fresher in their expression of Bandol Rouge. Soft, caressing tannins find length in a wine that tastes of brambly black fruits, licorice, and resinous rosemary. While deceptively approachable for a young wine from this corner of Provence, hints of vanillin on the finish indicate it has yet to fully come into its own. 80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache.
Bastide de la Ciselette leans lighter and fresher in their expression of Bandol Rouge. Soft, caressing tannins find length in a wine that tastes of brambly black fruits, licorice, and resinous rosemary. While deceptively approachable for a young wine from this corner of Provence, hints of vanillin on the finish indicate it has yet to fully come into its own. 80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache.
Mar 30th, 2018
Soft, fine tannins. Solid
Soft, fine tannins. Solid
Apr 23rd, 2017
Wow excellent! Bandol texture, almost viscous (13.5% abv), and very pale pink. Robust acidity that deserves food. With grilled spice-rubbed chicken drumsticks, sweet corn on the cob, and cornbread salad. Outside!
Wow excellent! Bandol texture, almost viscous (13.5% abv), and very pale pink. Robust acidity that deserves food. With grilled spice-rubbed chicken drumsticks, sweet corn on the cob, and cornbread salad. Outside!
Jul 11th, 2022
Nice Summer Rose on hot day!
Nice Summer Rose on hot day!
Jul 29th, 2019
Good Black stone and seed fruit, mineral, and dust. Could use a bit more acidity. Medium soft tannins. Beautiful with steak frites and foie gras tartine.
Good Black stone and seed fruit, mineral, and dust. Could use a bit more acidity. Medium soft tannins. Beautiful with steak frites and foie gras tartine.
Sep 27th, 2018
Lightly spicy red fruits with a touch of white pepper and a nice finish. A very nice expression of Mouvedre. 2014 vintage.
Lightly spicy red fruits with a touch of white pepper and a nice finish. A very nice expression of Mouvedre. 2014 vintage.
Sep 8th, 2018
Delicious red blend with wonderful oak, tannins, and structure
Delicious red blend with wonderful oak, tannins, and structure
Jun 13th, 2018
From a bottle that had been open 24 hrs. Nice nose with earth and dark red fruit, plus a touch of spice. A touch hot on the palate, and maybe weaker acidity than it needed.
From a bottle that had been open 24 hrs. Nice nose with earth and dark red fruit, plus a touch of spice. A touch hot on the palate, and maybe weaker acidity than it needed.
Nov 11th, 2017
Charles had this 5 years ago
Charles had this 5 years ago
Nov 27th, 2019
Scott had this 6 years ago
Scott had this 6 years ago
May 2nd, 2019
Bandol, Provence, France
