La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Mourvedre Blend

8.959 ratings
9.015 pro ratings
Bandol, Provence, France
Mourvedre Blend
Top Notes For
William Hughes

I last had the 2011 two years ago. Iodine, smoke, and dark red fruits coming through. Plenty of structure and a tannic backbone to help this last. Serving with pan-seared Moulard duck breasts.

I last had the 2011 two years ago. Iodine, smoke, and dark red fruits coming through. Plenty of structure and a tannic backbone to help this last. Serving with pan-seared Moulard duck breasts.

1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2017
John Riddick

Not as big as expected. Solid wine, sweet fine tannins on finish, good dark fruit component.

Not as big as expected. Solid wine, sweet fine tannins on finish, good dark fruit component.

Dec 1st, 2014
Grayson Hartley

Winemaker David Girard Vineyards

9.1

classy, omnipresent tannin. structure wine. gotta put some away

classy, omnipresent tannin. structure wine. gotta put some away

Nov 2nd, 2014
Dan Thomas

Rouge not rose

Rouge not rose

Sep 24th, 2014
jerod peitsmeyer

so good with lamb

so good with lamb

Sep 4th, 2014
William Hughes

The 2010 is getting all the press, but this baby is drinking wonderfully now!

The 2010 is getting all the press, but this baby is drinking wonderfully now!

Mar 24th, 2014
Scott Reiner

There is better

There is better

Apr 9th, 2014
Dr Bob
9.1

Thank you, B-21!! This was the perfect Cassoulet wine. Inky dense fruits with a mellow tannic spine. It's nice when it all works!

Thank you, B-21!! This was the perfect Cassoulet wine. Inky dense fruits with a mellow tannic spine. It's nice when it all works!

Feb 21st, 2017
Richard Rosensweig

When it hits the palate this wine is heady and intense. Deep licorice and garrigue flavors first, then dark jammy fruit. Nose is wet stones and cherry pit.

When it hits the palate this wine is heady and intense. Deep licorice and garrigue flavors first, then dark jammy fruit. Nose is wet stones and cherry pit.

Jan 30th, 2016
Hanif Perry

Violets, depth of fruit. Bandols are so incredible and different. I want to sit them down for years and explore them.

Violets, depth of fruit. Bandols are so incredible and different. I want to sit them down for years and explore them.

Jan 24th, 2016