Domaine de la Tour du Bon
Bandol Mourvedre Blend
Bandol, Provence, France
Domaine rests atop a limestone plateau in Le Brûlat du Castellet, in the northwestern corner of the A.O.C. Bandol. Hocquard family has been farming this land since 1968, currently run by Agnès Henry. A blend of about 75% Mourvèdre with the rest Grenache, Cinsault & Carignan. Deep red with dark berry fruit and spice aromas. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black pepper & herb spice. Fine tannins, lingering with a fragrant ending.
Domaine rests atop a limestone plateau in Le Brûlat du Castellet, in the northwestern corner of the A.O.C. Bandol. Hocquard family has been farming this land since 1968, currently run by Agnès Henry. A blend of about 75% Mourvèdre with the rest Grenache, Cinsault & Carignan. Deep red with dark berry fruit and spice aromas. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black pepper & herb spice. Fine tannins, lingering with a fragrant ending.
1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2018
One of the best restaurant list values I’ve found! Classic Bandol! Earthy, floral nose with dark cherries and cedar. Medium plus depth. Lovely!
One of the best restaurant list values I’ve found! Classic Bandol! Earthy, floral nose with dark cherries and cedar. Medium plus depth. Lovely!
Jun 5th, 2024Great wine list value. Similar to DTB. Smoky, dark fruit, leather, and earth. Round wine with a lovely texture and finish. Age treated this well.
Great wine list value. Similar to DTB. Smoky, dark fruit, leather, and earth. Round wine with a lovely texture and finish. Age treated this well.
Apr 13th, 2023
Needs lots of time. Garrigue, smooth tannins, dark bitter streak.
Needs lots of time. Garrigue, smooth tannins, dark bitter streak.
Nov 3rd, 2022Excellent Mourvèdre from Bandol better known for its rosés.
Excellent Mourvèdre from Bandol better known for its rosés.
Aug 2nd, 2018
Cherry and grape, tobacco. Dry finish.
Cherry and grape, tobacco. Dry finish.
Apr 6th, 2017New favorite rose, bought a case on the way home it was so crisp.
New favorite rose, bought a case on the way home it was so crisp.
Sep 3rd, 2016
Fruity, good acidity, rich, good length
Fruity, good acidity, rich, good length
Jun 29th, 2016Peppery, deep, berries fruit, with dried herbaceous notes. Super elegant for 2015, with a fresh, lively texture. Crazy to think these could be aged when they are so good to pop open right now.
Peppery, deep, berries fruit, with dried herbaceous notes. Super elegant for 2015, with a fresh, lively texture. Crazy to think these could be aged when they are so good to pop open right now.
Mar 4th, 2018