Fans of old-school Bandol take note- this is the real deal. This is not one of those gussied up, lipstick sporting, glossy juice-ball Bandols. 95% Mourvedre, the 2019 (great vintage in Provence) Bandol Rouge offers an ethereal nose and the promise of greatness with some additional bottle age. The palate is opulent, structured and balanced with dark fruit surrounded by notes of herbs de Provence, leather, wild game and a strong soil signature. The perfect food partner with cassoulet, garlicky lamb dishes and the like. Enjoy now with hearty fare, or better yet, through 2026-2045 for additional complexity. Awesome Bandol!
