Rating: Hachette 2 stars, Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 91/100
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Eye
Clear, bright color with a slight salmon tint
Nose
Delicate and subtle, with aromas of citrus, grapefruit, aniseed, and spices (fennel, anise), and a hint of English candy
Palate
Complex and well-balanced, with notes of spice and citrus; the finish is marked by delicate bitter notes; aromatic and rich
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028 for its youth
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with fish soup, shrimp, a vegetable tian, a pissaladière, or a fruit salad...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The affable 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 by heart. 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 predominantly clay-limestone soil, the estate’s diverse array of plots ensures a rich expression of Mourvèdre, Bandol’s flagship grape variety, with old vines accounting for 90% of the vineyard here.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Stars (Vintage 2023) (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
It is in the hamlet of La Suffrène—said to have once been the home 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 taken 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2024 guide) 91/100 (2023 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2023 vintage)
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 delivered their harvest 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 sourced 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 generous in both color and concentration. The richness and full-bodied texture of these early-ripening terroirs are evident in the dense reds, with their seductive tannins, reflecting the soft, clay-rich character of the soil. A classic that appeals to all, yet has not lost its Mediterranean soul.
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