“On the nose, the fruit is abundant and lustrous, yet it is not without the acidity typical of Bandol and hints of leather. A magnificent, undulating power, with the fruit filling every space without the slightest hint of sweetness. Cedar dust, cut cigars, blackberries, and a wild blend of dried Mediterranean herbs carry through to a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It’s impressive now, but I’d set it aside for several years or more. ” (Jancis Robinson 2022) - • Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Deep color
Nose
Spicy, with notes of garrigue and black pepper, developing into leather, menthol, blond tobacco, and wild plum
Palate
Well-structured, with beautiful tannins and a long, mineral finish
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Drink before
2033+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled meats (Provençal-style lamb, beef) or in sauces (stew, Bégude-style stew), truffle-based dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
La Brûlade 2019, a vintage of intense peaks and extremes, is a magnificent Bandol.
About the estate:
The terroir consists of marly and clay soils resting on a limestone base. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this historic estate with passion and dedication. While preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that reflect their philosophy: “Quality is the sum of details, each of which demands precision.” Since the flagship grape variety, Mourvèdre, has the gift of expressing not only the character of its terroir but also that of its winemaker, the wines display a distinctly Bordeaux-style character—sophisticated and well-refined—without ever betraying this splendid and untamed terroir, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Produced from tiny yields of just over 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2019 Bandol la Brulade is made almost entirely of Mourvèdre (with about 5% Grenache) and aged in a mix of demi-muids and foudres. If there is one criticism, it is that the fruit is so ripe and the oak so pronounced that the wine lacks a touch of distinctive character. What it offers is a smooth, supple, medium-bodied wine with pure black cherry and berry flavors framed by notes 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
Rated Winery (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)
About the wine:
The 2019 Brûlade is more balanced, despite a finish that remains austere.
About the estate:
Guillaume and Soledad Tari, from Bordeaux, run this 500-hectare estate, at the heart of which lie 20 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. One of the main characteristics of this winery is its high-altitude location. At 410 meters, La Bégude enjoys a climate very different from that near the coast. With significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, and in a windy area, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And on this “stony” terroir, the Grenache takes on a character rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruit and black olives, the reds (50% of production) always offer a warm character, pushing the limits of ripeness! The rosé is consistently remarkable for its unique vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated with a delicate fruit expression. Let’s hope future vintages follow this trend!
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) 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, yet it is not without the acidity typical of Bandol and hints of leather. A magnificent, undulating power, with the fruit filling every space without the slightest hint of sweetness. Cedar dust, cut cigars, blackberries, and a wild blend of dried Mediterranean herbs carry through to a long, muscular finish rooted in licorice. It’s impressive now, but I’d set it aside for several years or more.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A fruity nose with hints of smoke, baked cherries, plums, dried leaves, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied with ripe tannins. The palate is full-bodied and textured, with weight and balance. Fruity and well-balanced, with a concentrated, serious finish of excellent length. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Complex, the bouquet opens with notes of black fruit and a floral touch, complemented by hints of chocolate and licorice. Linear in style, the wine has tannins that are certainly firm but refined and supportive. A lively, juicy wine that’s ready to be enjoyed. A brief decant is recommended. (45 min.) 2024–2032