Bandol Mourvèdre

Darn good. Classic with gravelly texture

2011. Changed dramatically and deliciously over the course of an hour.

The 09 is drinking well with a little decanting. Black berry fruit comes right out. A stoic wine for sure.

Wild and good

Inexpensive and proper.

Pleasant and easy, a bit of flint and dark chocolate. #Mourvèdre #Bandol #wine

Red Bandol. Better than white Bandol.

Really like this one.

Nice grippy tannins, earthy , mushroom nose, smooth, balanced. Would pair great with duck, lamb and beef. Wish I had more in the cellar.

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.