2020 La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France, Wine Review

This wine has at least 75% Mourvedre. In this vintage it is 83% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 7% Other varietals. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is earthy and dusty with cherries and slight black cherries. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, black cherries, some cherries and a slight root beer note. Good finish. This drinks well on its own but would be better with food. This would go well with Roasted Eggplant Parmesan. Drink over the next ten years.

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A-

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Vintage:

2020

Current Price:

$32.00USD

2019 La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$30.00USD

This is 80% Mourvedre with the rest made up of Syrah and grenache. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has plums, some black cherries, spices, and anise. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. Good balance. On the palate, t plums with spices and some black cherries. This is drinking quite nicely on its own but would be better with food. This would work well with beef stew. Drink over the next ten years.

2016 La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is young but what a beautiful Bandol. Inky purple in color. A lovely nose with black cherries, black olives and just a hint of funk. On the palate, this is very lively. Light tannins. Medium bodied. Great acidity. Lots of black cherry fruit. Depth but tight. Long finish. This is delicious now, but could easily show a point or two of improvement in three to five years as it develops. Great on its own, it needs bigger foods to pair with now but that should broaden with age. Easily has another decade of life.

2015 Domaine du Gros 'Noré Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$36.00USD

This was tasted blind with a monthly tasting group. It came in first place. When we did a similar tasting a few years back, it also came in first place. While, I did not have it in first place, it is an excellent wine and a great value. A Kermit Lynch import. Purple in color, slightly flat. The nose is very fresh. Cherries, slight root beer and the slightest bit of volatile acidity. It has a wonderful texture on the palate. Black raspberry fruit. Firm tannins. Nice depth although tight. A long finish. This drinks great on its own and will work with heavier meats or fowl. This

2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault. Arguably the best Rose made today. Certainly, it is right up there with a rich track record. This vintage is another winner. A salmon pink and copper color. The nose is very pretty with watermelon along with a slight strawberry and a steely quality. On the palate, this is light and crisp. Slight tannins. Slightly oily texture. Strawberries and slight watermelon notes. Supple. This seems more rounded that some vintages. Good finish. This is very food friendly and will go with almost any food or on its own. These are suppose

2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Lulu & Lucien, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

2023

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Current Price:

$60.00USD

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