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Domaine La Bastide Blanche - Bandol Red 2022

Domaine La Bastide Blanche - Bandol rouge 2022

91/100

RVF

(2021 Vintage Notes)
Mourvèdre
well-built
concentrate

"A solid foundation for this deep red!"

This red Bandol offers freshness and depth, with aromas of black fruit, citron, bergamot, and peony. The palate is savory, supported by elegant, ripe tannins, and concludes with a floral and spicy finish.

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Estate

Domaine la Bastide Blanche

Vintage

2022

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

81% Mourvèdre, 9% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 2% Carignan

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils with gravelly areas

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manual sorting with two successive passes

Winemaking

Full destemming, 25-day vatting with regular punching down, no added yeast, malolactic fermentation in large oak casks

Livestock farming

18 months in casks ranging from 13 to 80 hectoliters

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, purplish color

Nose

With beautiful notes of black fruits, citron, a hint of licorice, bergamot, and peony

Palate

A crisp attack, ripe and elegant tannins, full-bodied, with a fresh, spicy, and floral finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour in advance in a carafe

Drink before

2038

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with beef tagliata, rockfish, Provençal ratatouille...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

The estate is led by Michel Bronzo, supported by Stéphane Bourret, technical director and expert taster. In just a few years, the estate has closed the gap on the appellation’s historic leaders. The consistency and intensity of its wines are the result of dedicated efforts, from the vineyard to the cellar, combined with a deep understanding of the terroir. La Bastide Blanche is situated on red clay soils, where the Fontanéou cuvée is produced, and on stony clay soils for the Estagnol cuvée. The wines have a composed, earthy character, deeply rooted in the land.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

A renowned estate, founded in 1972 by Baptistin Bronzo and his son Michel with 10 hectares of vineyards. Expanded and completely restructured, the vineyard now covers 48 hectares, laid out in terraces at the foot of Le Castellet and cultivated using biodynamic methods. The Bronzo family has also taken on leasehold management of the Baumelles estate (10 hectares in Saint-Cyr) and the Castillon estate (8 hectares in Le Castellet).

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

This estate, purchased in 1973 by Louis and Michel Bronzo, produces serious wines in all three colors, combining power and finesse. The 47-hectare vineyard, which is fragmented and primarily laid out in terraces, captures the geological diversity of the Bandol terroir. Stéphane Bourret, in charge of winemaking, produces robust reds, more earthy than maritime, as exemplified by the two flagship wines: Fontanéou (4,000 bottles per year), born of red clay soils, facing due east in La Cadière-d’Azur, a blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, is racy; Estagnol (5,000 bottles per year), grown on clay-limestone soils mixed with gravelly areas, offers a very ripe and opulent texture. Made primarily from Clairette and Ugni Blanc, the white wine is undoubtedly the most consistent and harmonious in the appellation. The older vintages available for sale allow you to appreciate the undeniable potential of the estate’s wines.

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