Bandol, Provence, France
2011. Changed dramatically and deliciously over the course of an hour.
2011. Changed dramatically and deliciously over the course of an hour.
2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015The 09 is drinking well with a little decanting. Black berry fruit comes right out. A stoic wine for sure.
The 09 is drinking well with a little decanting. Black berry fruit comes right out. A stoic wine for sure.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015
Pleasant and easy, a bit of flint and dark chocolate. #Mourvèdre #Bandol #wine
Pleasant and easy, a bit of flint and dark chocolate. #Mourvèdre #Bandol #wine
Jan 7th, 2015
Red Bandol. Better than white Bandol.
Red Bandol. Better than white Bandol.
Dec 9th, 2014Nice grippy tannins, earthy , mushroom nose, smooth, balanced. Would pair great with duck, lamb and beef. Wish I had more in the cellar.
Nice grippy tannins, earthy , mushroom nose, smooth, balanced. Would pair great with duck, lamb and beef. Wish I had more in the cellar.
Sep 20th, 2013Tasting in progress. On a Provençal red kick right now and exploring various expressions. This one game highly recommended from Flatiron Wines. Nose right upon popping the cork is super intense rustic spices & herbs. Has some deep bay leave or basil note, rosemary, pepper, etc. Palate is super rustic and earthy. Same herbal and spicy notes but a dominant cigar tobacco note comes thru on the palate with a bitter coffee bean note on the finish. Pretty powerful, needs to open up for a couple hours to settle down and integrate. After 24 hours open this one turns smoooooth and integrates incredibly well. the power softens a lot. this is a delcicious savory wine that highlights an “old tobacco” kind of flavor that is super fun.
Tasting in progress. On a Provençal red kick right now and exploring various expressions. This one game highly recommended from Flatiron Wines. Nose right upon popping the cork is super intense rustic spices & herbs. Has some deep bay leave or basil note, rosemary, pepper, etc. Palate is super rustic and earthy. Same herbal and spicy notes but a dominant cigar tobacco note comes thru on the palate with a bitter coffee bean note on the finish. Pretty powerful, needs to open up for a couple hours to settle down and integrate. After 24 hours open this one turns smoooooth and integrates incredibly well. the power softens a lot. this is a delcicious savory wine that highlights an “old tobacco” kind of flavor that is super fun.
Sep 22nd, 2018
This is the approachable side of Bandol rouge. Softened tannins with a blast of garrigue herbs. Bitter, peppery finish, nose more subdued than we'd like. Overall, really quite nice--good QPR, but won't replace Pradeux or Tempier in the cellar.
This is the approachable side of Bandol rouge. Softened tannins with a blast of garrigue herbs. Bitter, peppery finish, nose more subdued than we'd like. Overall, really quite nice--good QPR, but won't replace Pradeux or Tempier in the cellar.
May 15th, 2017