“The grapes had to be harvested early in 2022 to prevent them from withering in this dry vintage. The estate appears to have handled the situation perfectly, producing a generous Bandol without any excess. The nose is very inviting, revealing aromas of curry and ripe black fruits, complemented by toasty notes from the oak. The palate delights with its exemplary balance, its velvety texture, its refined, velvety tannins, its perfectly integrated oak, and its lingering finish of cherry pit and gingerbread. Best enjoyed with a festive dish, such as a Tournedos Rossini.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Deep, dark red color
Nose
Intense, with a hint of toastiness and notes of dark fruit
Mouth
Long and crisp, with notes of spice and pepper
Serve
At 18°C
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink before
2037
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a stew, grilled lamb, grilled meats, chocolate desserts…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The friendly Cédric Gravier has been managing this family estate since 1996 with great open-mindedness and an innate sense of hospitality. With him comes a big change, and the grapes that were previously taken to the cooperative will now be vinified at the estate. This renaissance was made possible thanks to his grandfather, who knew every vine like the back of his hand. Today, the estate covers nearly 60 hectares and Cédric began converting it to organic farming in 2017. Located in the western part of the appellation, on mainly clay-limestone soil, the estate's varied plots ensure the diversity of expression of Mourvèdre, Bandol's flagship grape variety, with old vines accounting for 90% of the total.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The grapes had to be harvested early in 2022 to prevent them from withering in this dry vintage. The estate appears to have handled the situation perfectly, producing a generous Bandol without any excess. The nose is very inviting, revealing aromas of curry and ripe black fruits, complemented by toasty notes from the oak. The palate delights with its exemplary balance, its velvety texture, its refined, velvety tannins, its perfectly integrated oak, and its lingering finish of cherry pit and gingerbread. Best enjoyed with a festive dish, such as a Tournedos Rossini.
About the estate:
It is in a place called La Suffrène—which is said to have been the former residence of a companion of the Bailiff of Suffren—that part of the vineyards of this essential estate in the Bandol appellation are located. A 60-hectare family vineyard, divided into around 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 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
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 grapes, mainly from La Cadière d'Azur. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to vinify the entire 58 hectares. With flavors more reminiscent of strawberries than citrus fruits, the rosés are rich in both color and concentration. The richness and texture of these early-ripening terroirs are reflected in dense reds with seductive tannins, illustrating the clayey softness of the terroir. A classic that appeals to all, yet has not sold its Mediterranean soul.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. ROBERT P. Published on January 13, 2026
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