Rating: Gault Millau 18/20 (Top Pick), RVF 16.5/20
Always well-structured, the estate’s reds stand out for their consistently soft tannins and subtly balanced oak. This red is generous and enveloping, embodying all of Guillaume Tari’s expertise. A great Bandol red...
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Eye
intense, colorful, and brilliant color
Nose
with intense aromas of ripe, even stewed fruit and subtle woody notes
Palate
Silky and rich, with aromas of ripe black fruit on the nose; the finish is long, fresh, and mineral-driven
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2018
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with Provençal-style stew, red meat, grilled meat, or a chocolate dessert...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The terroir consists of marl and clay soils over a limestone base. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this historic estate with passion and dedication. By preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that reflect their philosophy, according to which “quality is the sum of details, each of which demands precision.” 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 display a distinctly Bordeaux-style character—sophisticated and well-mannered—without ever betraying this splendid, untamed terroir overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 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:
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 a windy environment, 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 the volume) always offer a warm character, at the upper limit of ripeness! The rosé is always remarkable for its unique vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated with a refined fruit expression. Let’s hope the next vintages follow this trend!
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE AXEL S. Published on 12/04/2013
A gourmet Bandol. It’s best to let it breathe a bit or decant it—or even pour it into a decanter—3 hours in advance. It’s rich, full-bodied, well-balanced, easy to drink, with a long finish, and truly indulgent. In my opinion, it’s certainly one of Bandol’s finest wines.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE P. Published on 10/24/2024
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS B. Posted on April 18, 2013
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