Domaine La Suffrène - Bandol blanc 2024
92/100
Decanter
"An unstoppable harmony!"
“A rich, creamy fruit with a savory, spicy palate. The fleshy peach and apricot notes are balanced by a fresh acidity. Textured and round, with good length and subtle complexity.” (Decanter 2025)
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of white-fleshed fruits and floral notes
Palate
Long, delicate, with notes of white peach and fennel; refined and elegant
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an appetizer, with fish, grilled red mullet fillets, cheeses, a seafood platter, a raw vegetable salad…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The friendly Cédric Gravier has been managing this family-owned estate since 1996 with great open-mindedness and an innate sense of hospitality. With him came a major change: the grapes, which had previously been delivered to the cooperative, would now be vinified on the estate. This revival was made possible in large part thanks to his grandfather, who knew every vine like the back of his hand. Today, the estate spans nearly 60 hectares, and Cédric began the transition to organic farming in 2017. Located in the western part of the appellation, on soil that is predominantly clay-limestone, the estate’s diverse array of plots ensures a rich variety of expressions from Mourvèdre, Bandol’s flagship grape variety, with old vines accounting for 90% of the vineyard here.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A salty, creamy fruit with a savory, spicy palate. The fleshy peach and apricot notes are balanced by a fresh acidity. Textured and round, with a lovely finish and subtle complexity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
It is in the hamlet of La Suffrène—which is said to have once been the residence of a mistress of the Bailiff of Suffren—that part of the vineyards of this must-visit estate in the Bandol appellation are located. A 60-hectare family-owned vineyard, divided into about a hundred plots, whose grapes were delivered to the cooperative until the arrival of Cédric Gravier, who took over from his grandparents in 1996. Currently in the process of converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
For many years, the Gravier-Piche family brought the fruits of their labor to the cooperative winery. When Cédric Gravier returned to the family estate in 1996, he decided to make his own wines and bottle the expression of old Mourvèdre vines, primarily from La Cadière d’Azur. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to vinify the entire 58 hectares. Characterized more by strawberry flavors than citrus, the rosés are rich in both color and concentration. The richness and full-bodied texture of these early-ripening terroirs are evident in the dense reds, with their alluring tannins, reflecting the clay-rich softness of the soil. A classic that appeals to a wide audience, yet has not sacrificed its Mediterranean soul.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 10/21/2025
This simple yet well-balanced Bandol showcases its qualities, striking a perfect balance between fresh, mineral acidity and lovely fruitiness, with floral and fennel notes, vine peach, and lime zest. The straightforward, lively palate delivers a juicy, creamy texture and leads to a mouthwatering finish, made more taut by subtle bitter notes. It pairs beautifully with an octopus salad, followed by grilled line-caught sea bass with herbs. Rating = 4.
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