Bandol, Provence, France
It’s really infanticide to drink this, but I have a few bottles and wanted to see where this was. Even after 2+ hours in a decanter, it’s still tightly wound up. Subtle dark cherry and tree bark scents reluctantly emerge. On the palate the tannins are present but nicely managed, and there’s ample acids. Re-check in several years. For now, 8.9 but with lots of upside.
It’s really infanticide to drink this, but I have a few bottles and wanted to see where this was. Even after 2+ hours in a decanter, it’s still tightly wound up. Subtle dark cherry and tree bark scents reluctantly emerge. On the palate the tannins are present but nicely managed, and there’s ample acids. Re-check in several years. For now, 8.9 but with lots of upside.
Nov 29th, 2025Dark, rich, dusty and usually underrated.
Dark, rich, dusty and usually underrated.
1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2016Not going to give a numerical score because it’s corked, but damn you can sense on the palate that this is superb. Tannins in check, bright acids, berry fruit.
Not going to give a numerical score because it’s corked, but damn you can sense on the palate that this is superb. Tannins in check, bright acids, berry fruit.
Feb 7th, 2022Blend of Mourvedre (80%), Grenache (15%) and Cinsault (5%). Red fruit, grapefruit and minerals. Dry, slightly bitter, chalky texture.
Blend of Mourvedre (80%), Grenache (15%) and Cinsault (5%). Red fruit, grapefruit and minerals. Dry, slightly bitter, chalky texture.
Aug 21st, 2023
Delicious summer rose bandol with notes of fresh strawberries.
Delicious summer rose bandol with notes of fresh strawberries.
Aug 19th, 2023
👩🏻💼: "un po' sapido 🧂, ma anche caldo 🔥"
👩🏻💼: "un po' sapido 🧂, ma anche caldo 🔥"
Oct 19th, 2022
Dusty cherries. I love it. From Frenchie.
Dusty cherries. I love it. From Frenchie.
Feb 24th, 2022
