“A tribute to Pagnol and the bartavelles from *La Gloire de mon Père* (the largest species of partridge), this Bandol is also an ode to Mourvèdre, sourced here from 50-year-old vines rooted in clay soils. Candied blueberry, cocoa bean, spicy notes (saffron, vanilla), and woody tones blend elegantly in the bouquet, then return with intensity on a dense, rich, ripe, and distinctive palate, enveloped by fine, sap-like tannins that accompany a savory finish tinged with Havana and star anise. Absolutely captivating and with excellent aging potential, it is already radiant.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024) Allow it to breathe beforehand to dispel the reduction typical of Mourvèdre.
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Eye
Ruby-red dress
Nose
Expressive notes of crushed ripe red berries, blackcurrant, and spices (pepper, cinnamon)
Palate
A beautiful, harmonious, structured, and refined wine, with notes of ripe fruit; supple, spicy, and with a lovely finish, good body, and elegant, silky tannins
Serve
Between 16 et 18°C
Open
Decant at least 2 hours in advance; ideally, decant twice, doing so gently.
Drink before
2045
Guard
25 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with game, meats in sauce, a rib of beef, spicy dishes...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A tribute to Pagnol and the bartavelles from *La Gloire de mon Père* (the largest species of partridge), this Bandol is also an ode to Mourvèdre, sourced here from 50-year-old vines rooted in clay soils. Candied blueberry, cocoa nibs, and spicy (saffron, vanilla) and woody notes blend elegantly in the bouquet, then return with intensity on the palate—dense, rich, ripe, and full of character—enveloped by fine, sap-like tannins that accompany a savory finish tinged with Havana and star anise. Absolutely captivating and with excellent aging potential, it is already radiant.
About the estate:
Guilhem Tournier established his vineyard in 2004: 6.5 hectares located at the foot of the medieval village of La Cadière-d'Azur and cultivated organically. He also took over his parents’ family estate, Dom. Roche Redonne, bringing the total to 12 hectares.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. BRICE L. Published on March 28, 2026
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