Note: RVF 14/20
The Bastide Blanche red Bandol is made primarily from Mourvèdre grapes grown at low yields. A powerful and untamed wine, combining notes of licorice, spices, and black fruits. The dense and spirited palate develops a beautiful tannic texture...
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Eye
garnet-red dress
Nose
notes of licorice, spices, and black fruits
Palate
powerful, with notes of dark fruit and spices
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2018
Production
60,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes grillées, des fromages voire des poissons de roches...<br/>
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, the technical director and a discerning wine taster. In just a few years, the estate has closed in 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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 lease the Châteaux des Baumelles (10 hectares in Saint-Cyr) and Le Castillon (8 hectares in Le Castellet).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 you taste 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 cuvées: Fontanéou (4,000 bottles per year), born of red clay terroirs, facing due east in La Cadière-d’Azur, from 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.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on May 10, 2013
It's an excellent Provence wine—it's bursting with sunshine, has a wonderful aroma, and is perfect for sharing with a group of friends.
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