Château Val d'Arenc

Bandol Mourvedre Grenache

9.113 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Bandol, Provence, France

Mourvedre, Grenache

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.0

This is really drinking well at the moment - Medium ruby with an appealing earthy, violet and wild thyme scented nose. There is a bit of bacon fat in the background and plenty of appealing strawberry, black cherry and grilled meat notes. This hits all the bases for a Bandol - a fun wine that doesn’t give up its serious side. Long finish, and the tannins are soft enough to let this match beautifully with a range of foods. I had it with a Moroccan chicken and a wonderful grilled grouper and it paired beautifully with both.

This is really drinking well at the moment - Medium ruby with an appealing earthy, violet and wild thyme scented nose. There is a bit of bacon fat in the background and plenty of appealing strawberry, black cherry and grilled meat notes. This hits all the bases for a Bandol - a fun wine that doesn’t give up its serious side. Long finish, and the tannins are soft enough to let this match beautifully with a range of foods. I had it with a Moroccan chicken and a wonderful grilled grouper and it paired beautifully with both.

May 18th, 2019

Matthew Beninati

9.4

This is solid.

This is solid.

Feb 27th, 2020

Simon Burke-Kennedy

9.5

My first Bandol. What a fantastic wine! Love!

My first Bandol. What a fantastic wine! Love!

Sep 14th, 2017

Drinking beautifully

Drinking beautifully

Jul 3rd, 2019

9.0

Don had this 18 days ago

Don had this 18 days ago

Aug 21st, 2026

9.3

Gerald had this 2 months ago

Gerald had this 2 months ago

Jul 14th, 2026

9.0

Bonnie had this 2 years ago

Bonnie had this 2 years ago

Jun 29th, 2024

8.9

Paula had this 3 years ago

Paula had this 3 years ago

Aug 29th, 2023

8.7

Paula had this 3 years ago

Paula had this 3 years ago

Jun 9th, 2023

9.1

Jose had this 3 years ago

Jose had this 3 years ago

May 27th, 2023