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  February 6, 2022 - Opened several hours in advance and double decanted off the sediment. Quite tertiary flavor profile yet the tannins remain pronounced. Despite a lack of fruit, it has lots more to offer besides structure. It has a firm acidic spine. Sophisticated and forceful, it likely was given too much air as it collapsed after an hour or so. Really impressive mature Bandol.

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• kevinacohn wrote:

  September 15, 2018 - From 1.5L. Still going strong, although not as good as the last bottle. Lots of leather, shoe polish, and other varnish-y aromas; if you're looking for fruit, look elsewhere. This spanned two courses; the first, a pasta dish with a tomato sauce, wasn't a good fit—the tannins were overwhelming. The second, different cuts of steak, faired far better. If I'm being picky—which is an unreasonable thing to be when talking about a 23-year-old bottle of wine—I'd have liked a little more acidity.

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• kevinacohn wrote:

  February 20, 2016 - From 1.5L. Perfect right now, although it will maintain for at least 5 and probably 10 more years. Everything that you could ask for from a bottle of Bandol: delicious red and black fruits, with aromas of honey, varnish, and bark. Compared with the 1988, 1989, and 1990 vintages, all of which I've tasted recently, this had more acidity, resulting in more lift, freshness, and food-friendliness. The south of France in a glass. I look forward to following my remaining bottles. Rated 3 on a scale of -1 to 3.

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• LoireFan wrote: 95 points

  September 24, 2015 - Just superb.

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• cpoulos wrote: 95 points

  December 12, 2009 - Brilliant Bandol, just cracking right now. Very complex, it features notes of black plum, cranberry, honey, tobacco, old books, roses, game, and iron. High in both tannin and acidity, this wine shows no sign of tiring. Long and succulent. This would not be out of place in a lineup of top 1995 Bordeaux. Still delicious on day 2, which is telling.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1995
• Type Red
• Producer Château Pradeaux
• Varietal Mourvèdre
• Designation Cuvée Longue Garde
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Provence
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Bandol

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• In Cellars 13 (43%)
• Consumed 17 (57%)

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