"On the nose, the fruit is abundant and lustrous, but not devoid of Bandol acidity and leathery flavor. 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 follow through to a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It's impressive today, but I'd put it aside for several years or more." (Jancis Robinson 2022) - - Wooden case delivery possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Dense color
Nose
Spicy, garrigue, black pepper, evolving on leather, menthol, blond tobacco, wild sloe.
Mouth
Structured, fine-grained tannins, long, mineral finish
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats (lamb à la provençale, beef) or in sauce (daube, civet de la Bégude), truffle-based dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
The 2019 Brûlade, a vintage of all paroxysms and extremes, is an immense Bandol.
About the domain :
The terroir is composed of marl and clay soils on a limestone bedrock. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this place steeped in history with heart and spirit. Preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that live up to their philosophy that "quality is a sum of details, each of which requires rigor". Since the king grape variety, Mourvèdre, has the gift not only of expressing the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker, the wines show a distinctly Bordeaux trait, sophisticated and well-mannered, without betraying this wild and splendid terroir overlooking the Grande Bleue.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2023 guide) 91/100 (Great wine)
About the wine:
From tiny yields of just over 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2019 Bandol la Brulade is almost entirely composed of mourvèdre (there's about 5% grenache) aged in a mix of demi-muids and foudres. If there's anything to complain about, it's that the fruit is so ripe and the oak so obvious that the wine lacks a touch of idiosyncratic character. What it does offer is a soft, supple, medium-bodied wine, with black cherry and pure berry fruit framed by hints of oak 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
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2019 Brûlade is more harmonious despite a still austere finish.
About the domain :
Bordelais Guillaume and Soledad Tari are at the helm of this 500-hectare estate, amidst which nestle 20 hectares of organic vines. One of the main features of this wine estate is its altitude. At 410 meters, La Bégude enjoys a very different climate from that near the coast. With wide temperature variations between day and night, and a windy area, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And Grenache takes on a dimension on this "caillasse" terroir that is rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruit and black olive, the reds (50% of the volume) still offer a warm spirit, at the upper limit of ripeness! The rosé is always remarkable for its singular vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated, with a fine expression of fruit. Let's hope that future vintages follow suit!
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 17,5/20
About the wine:
On the nose, the fruit is abundant and lustrous, but not devoid of Bandol acidity and leathery flavor. Magnificent, undulating power, fruit filling every space without the slightest sweetness. Cedar dust, cut cigars, blackberries and a wild mix of dried Mediterranean herbs follow through to a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It's impressive today, but I'd put it aside for several years or more.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Fruity nose with a touch of smoke, baked cherries, plums, dried leaves and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with ripe tannins. The palate is full and textured, with weight and balance. Fruity and measured, with a concentrated, serious finish of excellent length. For drinking or cellaring.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The complex bouquet begins with notes of black fruit and a floral touch, complemented by chocolate and licorice. Linear in character, the wine's tannins are tight but fine and supportive. An invigorating, juicy wine to start savoring. A short decanting is recommended (45 min.) 2024-2032
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