La Bastide Blanche Bandol 2020
2020, Bandol, Provence, France
La Bastide Blanche Bandol 2020
Red Blend
La Bastide Blanche
Glass
$19Bottle
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$19Bottle
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Profile & Story
Domaine La Bastide Blanche is farmed by the Bronzo family in Sainte-Anne-du-Castellet, in the northern reaches of the Bandol appellation, certified both organic and biodynamic. This Bandol rouge is a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan from vines averaging thirty-two years old, grown on clay-limestone soil with gravelly outcrops. The grapes are hand-harvested and fully destemmed, vatted with malolactic fermentation, then aged eighteen months in large oak foudres before bottling unfiltered and unfined.
Tasting Notes
A deep, purplish red with a nose of licorice, black plum, pepper, and cocoa. The palate is dense and Mediterranean in character, with smooth tannins balanced by bright acidity, finishing on notes of black fruit, anise, black olive, and cracked pepper.
Pairing Recommendation
Rockfish, beef tagliata, or Provencal ratatouille.