"On the nose, the fruit is abundant and glossy, but it is not without the acidity of Bandol and the flavor of leather. A magnificent, undulating power, the fruit filling every space without the slightest sweetness. Cedar dust, cut cigars, blackberries, and a wild mix of dried Mediterranean herbs linger in a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It is impressive today, but I would set it aside for several years or more. (Jancis Robinson 2022) - • Delivery in wooden crates is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Dense robe
Nose
Spicy, garrigue, black pepper, evolving into leather, menthol, blond tobacco, wild sloe
Mouth
Structured, beautiful tannin texture, long and mineral finish
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meats (Provençal lamb, beef) or in sauces (stew, Bégude civet), truffle-based dishes, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
La Brûlade 2019, a vintage of extremes and paroxysms, is an immense Bandol.
About the estate:
The terroir is composed of marl and clay soils on a limestone base. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this historic site with heart and soul. Preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that live up to their philosophy, according to which "quality is the sum of details, each of which requires rigor." Since the king of grape varieties, Mourvèdre, has the gift of expressing not only the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker, the wines show a clearly Bordeaux-style, sophisticated and well-bred character, without betraying this splendid and wild terroir overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2023 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Produced from tiny yields of just over 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2019 Bandol La Brulade is almost entirely Mourvèdre (with around 5% Grenache) aged in a blend of demi-muids and foudres. If there is anything to criticize, it is that the fruit is so ripe and the oak so evident that the wine lacks a touch of idiosyncratic character. What it does offer is a smooth, supple, medium-bodied wine with pure black cherries and berries framed by oak notes and soft, ripe tannins on the lingering finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The 2019 Brûlade is more harmonious despite a still austere finish.
About the estate:
Guillaume and Soledad Tari, from Bordeaux, run this 500-hectare estate, in the middle of which lie 20 hectares of organically grown vines. One of the main characteristics of this wine estate is its high altitude. At 410 meters above sea level, La Bégude enjoys a climate that is very different from that of the nearby coast. With significant temperature variations between day and night, and a windy environment, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And on this stony terroir, the Grenache takes on a dimension that is rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruits and black olives, the reds (50% of the volume) always offer a warm spirit, at the upper limit of maturity! The rosé is always remarkable for its unique vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated with a fine expressiveness of fruit. Let's hope that future vintages follow suit!
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 17,5/20
About wine:
On the nose, the fruit is abundant and glossy, but it is not without the acidity of Bandol and the flavor of leather. A magnificent, undulating power, the fruit filling every space without the slightest sweetness. Cedar dust, cut cigars, blackberries, and a wild mix of dried Mediterranean herbs linger in a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It is impressive today, but I would set it aside for several years or more.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Fruity nose with hints of smoke, cooked cherries, plums, dried leaves, and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and textured on the palate, with weight and balance. Fruity and measured, with a concentrated, serious finish of excellent length. Drink now or hold.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Complex, the bouquet begins with notes of black fruit and a floral touch, complemented by aromas of chocolate and licorice. Linear in style, the wine has tannins that are tight but fine and supportive. A lively, juicy wine that is ready to enjoy now. A short decanting period is recommended. (45 min.) 2024-2032
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