I would say this wine has gained a touch of elegance ( for a Bandol) and will be liked more for those looking for a polished wine. Still one of the best Bandol I have had. Lovely nose and earthy, leathery flavors with an enjoyable, satisfying finish.
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In a really good place. Glad I saved the wine and gave it time to evolve. The tannins had resolved and are really well integrated. Lush and lasting finish. The wine is in a great place. Give a 30 min decant and it will be ready to go.
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This is drinking beautifully right now. It’s very aromatic with a mix of garrigue, Black olive tapenade, some cherry fruit but mostly secondary characteristics at this point. There is a sweetness like the Grenache fruit on the first sip and then it gets more savory. Would not have guessed this is 85% Mourvèdre. The tannins are almost resolved. It still tastes quite fresh. Great bottle at a great place to drink now. No real rush but if you have this it is worth opening one now.
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The perfect Bandol. In a wonderful place. Perfectly balanced. Amazing wine. Will last for many years. Perhaps better than my single vineyard Tempier. But Kermit L. knows that.
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1/16/2023 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 97 Points
One of the best Bandols I have ever tasted. See my other reviews.
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12/23/2019 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 95 Points
I would say this wine has gained a touch of elegance ( for a Bandol) and will be liked more for those looking for a polished wine. Still one of the best Bandol I have had. Lovely nose and earthy, leathery flavors with an enjoyable, satisfying finish.
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1/20/2019 - tadams66 Likes this wine: 92 Points
In a really good place. Glad I saved the wine and gave it time to evolve. The tannins had resolved and are really well integrated. Lush and lasting finish. The wine is in a great place. Give a 30 min decant and it will be ready to go.
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8/22/2018 - marc d wrote:
This is drinking beautifully right now. It’s very aromatic with a mix of garrigue, Black olive tapenade, some cherry fruit but mostly secondary characteristics at this point. There is a sweetness like the Grenache fruit on the first sip and then it gets more savory. Would not have guessed this is 85% Mourvèdre. The tannins are almost resolved. It still tastes quite fresh. Great bottle at a great place to drink now. No real rush but if you have this it is worth opening one now.
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7/22/2017 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 97 Points
The perfect Bandol. In a wonderful place. Perfectly balanced. Amazing wine. Will last for many years. Perhaps better than my single vineyard Tempier. But Kermit L. knows that.
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