Château Barthès - Bandol blanc 2015

Bandol|White wine

4.2/5 (13 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"While they excel at rosé, the Barthès family also knows their way around white wine. Take this 2015 vintage, which is luminous in every sense of the word, crafted from Clairette (50%), Ugni Blanc (40%), and a hint of Rolle and Sauvignon. A Bandol appreciated for its intense and elegant fruitiness, its supple and mineral-driven attack, its perfectly balanced liveliness, and its remarkable length. A (very) indulgent pairing with seafood lies in wait.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

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Estate

Château Barthès

Vintage

2015

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

50% Clairette, 40% Ugni blanc, 10% Rolle et Sauvignon blanc

Terroirs

clay-limestone soils, terraced

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Winemaking

Direct pressing. Cold skin maceration. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Alcohol content

13.5%

Nose

intense aromas of white fruit

Palate

fresh and with a subtle hint of anise

Serve

at 10°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairings

It pairs well with fennel-flavored beer, aioli, seafood paella, and curry mussels...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2017 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

This estate in Le Beausset consistently produces excellent rosés and whites, crafted with remarkable skill. Monique Barthès, who transitioned from a career in modeling to the equally noble profession of winemaking, runs the estate, assisted by her son Philippe in the winemaking process.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2017) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2017 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

While they excel at rosé, the Barthès family also knows their way around white wine. A prime example is this 2015 vintage, which is luminous in every sense of the word, crafted from Clairette (50%), Ugni Blanc (40%), and a hint of Rolle and Sauvignon. A Bandol appreciated for its intense and elegant fruitiness, its supple and mineral-driven attack, its perfectly balanced liveliness, and its remarkable length. A (very) indulgent pairing awaits with seafood.

About the estate:

The Barthès family runs two estates: Domaine de Font-Vive and Château Barthès, both located in the terraced vineyards of the Val d'Arenc. Their wines are regularly featured in the Guide, particularly their rosés.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 13 reviews