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Domaine de Frégate - Bandol rouge 2018

Bandol|Red wine

3.9/5 (8 customers)

94/100

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"Gold Medal, Prix Plaisir (Bettane + Desseauve)"

“Everything is in place for superb aging. Precise aromas, juiciness on the palate, structuring tannins without harshness, and a fresh finish that reflects high-quality winemaking.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)

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Estate

Domaine de Frégate

Vintage

2018

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape Varieties

80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache

Regions

The soil is mostly limestone, very stony, with some sandy marl and sandstone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Partial destemming (85%) and crushing; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; vatting for 3 weeks to 1 month; daily pumping over and punching down; devatting and transfer to barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation in large oak casks

Livestock farming

18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

A deep red color with bright purple highlights

Nose

Powerful and complex, with intense aromas of ripe red fruits and slightly briny notes

Palate

Full-bodied and well-structured, with dense tannins; very expressive, with notes of black fruit, dried fruit, leather, and violets

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour in a carafe

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a hare stew, three-spice beef roast, or duck parmentier with two types of potatoes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100

Rated estate (2022 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

Everything is in place for superb aging. Precise aromas, juiciness on the palate, structuring tannins without harshness, and a fresh finish that reflects high-quality winemaking.

About the estate:

This 33-hectare family estate, located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, was founded in 1892 on the family lands of Marquis Bernard de Pissy. Originally a mixed-use farm, the estate is now dedicated exclusively to vineyards. Antonin, representing the fifth generation, is passionately committed to managing this beautiful property, which surrounds one of the world’s most stunning golf courses, Dolce Frégate. The wines have been improving over several vintages and are now among the appellation’s most reliable choices.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

“Between the sea and the rocks”—that is how the estate describes itself, having been in the same family since 1882. Its name comes from the Old Provençal word *fragato* (“broken”), a reference to the stone-clearing work required to plant the vines. The Mediterranean Sea, ever-present here, borders the property, whose vineyards span 30 hectares, straddling the towns of Saint-Cyr and Bandol.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 8 reviews