Dense, deep luminous ruby red with mature, slightly brownish highlights at the rim.
Nose
Multi-layered notes of ripe dark berries, mocha, dark tobacco and subtle leather, alongside fine nuances of Provençal garrigue.
Palate
Full-bodied and rich on the palate with velvety soft, perfectly matured tannins, balanced acidity and a long-lasting, complex finish.
Character
Sensual, hedonistic and highly complex – an expressive Provençal wine that reveals its full richness after ten or more years of bottle age.
Pairing
Pairs superbly with braised roast lamb with rosemary, medium-rare saddle of venison or hearty wild boar casseroles.
Notes
Grown on the highest point of Bandol on primeval blue Triassic marl in spectacular, hand-built stone terraces (restanques).
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic, age-worthy red wine full of hedonistic elegance. On the palate, it presents itself as velvety and complex, without ever appearing loud or ostentatious. With the spice of dark liquorice aromatics and a supple structure, this mature vintage possesses the stature of classic European wines that only gain dignity with time.
Terroir & Origin
The vineyards rise like the tiers of a Greek amphitheatre along the restanques – centuries-old, hand-built stone terraces – forming the highest point of the Bandol appellation with views over the Mediterranean. The foundation is a geological rarity of blue Triassic marl and ancient fossils, reminiscent of the soils at Pétrus, granting each parcel its own distinct microclimate.
Grape Variety & Vinification
In this vintage, dominant Mourvèdre merges with a proportion of Cinsault. Under the guidance of Éric de Saint Victor, the parcels are harvested individually. Gentle processing in the historic gravity-fed cellar tames the often wild nature of Mourvèdre, bestowing the cuvée with its cool, charming finesse.
Food Pairings
Ideal with braised lamb ragout with Provençal herbs, classic beef daube, or hearty roast wild boar. This structured Bandol also reveals its class alongside mature hard cheeses.
