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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by andtheodor on 10/8/2020 flawed bottle: Just enough TCA to ruin what otherwise appears to be a magnificent wine. Would love to taste a correct bottle of this. (500 views) | | | Tasted by Mr T on 12/7/2014: Mature wine
Classic Mourvèdre but smooth with age and deep round favors
Lovely (1513 views) | | | Tasted by Mr T on 11/24/2011: lovely mature bandol...still neeeds osme air but perfect on a fall/winter night with lamb shanks by a fire...no rush to drink but doubt it develops further (2546 views) | | | Tasted by DNABog on 8/13/2009 & rated 93 points: SKUNKY YES! Let it breath for 1 hour and it will dissapate. You are left with aLovely, velety complex red. Tobacco, earthly and absolutely lovely sophisticated wine. Drank for our 37 anniversary and was well worth the wait. (2866 views) | | | Tasted by LPskeleton on 10/21/2008 & rated 90 points: Sweet skunky open nose with nice aged elements, green elements mixed with black fruits. Firm tannin and high acid. Blackberry and currant present themselves in a dusty manner. Needs food. (2823 views) | | | Tasted by Deadbird on 10/15/2007 & rated 91 points: Very drinkable, smooth ripe tannins resolving very nicely. Great nose and mid palate. Medium finish. (3680 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)
In the early '70s Michel and Louis Bronzo (the latter on the board of the INAO) acquired the property of the Bastide Blanche, with an eye to producing from appellation Bandol wines the equal of more famous appellations like Chateauneuf. Their painstaking efforts were rewarded in 1993 when vintage conditions created the benchmark year to put Bandol in general and Bastide-Blanche, in particular, on the map of top producers in France. They have various cuvees, depending on the vintage, but always about 75% Mourvedre as a minimum, up to 100% Mourvedre for the Cuvee Fontanieu from a parcel of that name near the Mediterranean. Also, common each year to their success are their very low yields, never more than 34 or 35 hl/ha, and simply impeccable cellar conditions and attention. This shows in the pure, well-delineated fruit, that has become a hallmark of Bastide-Blanche. They also make a delightful Rose, from predominantly Mourvedre, with Grenache and Cinsault.Mourvèdre Blend - Read about MourvedreFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comProvence Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de ProvenceBandol Bandol (Wikipedia) | Bandol (French language touristry site) |
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