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Domaine La Bastide Blanche - Bandol 2011

Bandol|White wine

4/5 (7 customers)

Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine), RVF 14.5/20
“Draped in an elegant golden-yellow hue, this Bandol made from Clairette (50%), Ugni Blanc, and Bourboulenc delivers a bouquet that is surprising at first with its eucalyptus aromas, before an unrestrained wave of exotic, spicy, and honeyed notes washes over the palate. On the palate, it is full-bodied, creamy, and silky, with lingering notes of pineapple and pear. A delicious wine thanks to its intense fruitiness.” (Les Guides Hachette des Vins 2013)

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Estate

Domaine la Bastide Blanche

Vintage

2011

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

50% Clairette, 40% Ugni blanc, 10% Bourboulenc

Regions

Clay-limestone with gravelly areas

Viticulture

vineyard cultivated using biodynamic methods since 2005

Grape Harvest

manual sorting with two successive rounds

Winemaking

30-hour skin contact, temperature control at 17–18°C, halted malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

5 months in stainless steel or concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a beautiful dress with lovely golden hues

Nose

elegant, with notes of citrus, white flowers, and exotic fruits

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, and crisp, with delicate notes of exotic fruits and citrus, and a mineral finish

Serve

at 11-12°C

Open

15 minutes before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2016

Production

10,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster à l'apéritif, sur des poissons, des fromages...<br/>

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

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 7 reviews