"With Mourvèdre as the dominant variety, the 2012 Bandol displays the broad, rich, and full-bodied style of this cuvée, offering intense notes of wood, tar, and chocolate, a full-bodied richness, fine tannins, and a solid length. There is a lot of wood here, but also a lot of fruit." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
with aromas of black fruits, blackcurrants, and blueberries, enhanced by notes of pepper and spices
Mouth
Complex and velvety. Silky tannins. Long and persistent finish.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, grilled lamb, small game, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Powerfully constructed, this is a full-bodied, spicy truffle-flavored wine to be cellared. Good length on the finish.
About the estate:
The château is one of Provence's great estates. Éric Boisseaux, a pillar of the Bandol appellation, is ensuring the tradition is passed on and now works with his son Charles-Eric. For a long time, they produced only one great cuvée in three colors, but with the arrival of the younger generation, the range is evolving and a breath of fresh air is blowing through the cellar. The classic red Bandols have an undeniable capacity for aging, quickly taking on nuances of tobacco and leather, which are allowed to mellow quietly over time: they are among the finest expressions of the appellation's reds.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
This family adventure began in 1956 with Colette Boisseaux, continued with her son Éric, and today with her grandson Charles-Éric. The estate has 34 hectares of vineyards, dominated by a 19th-century château, whose older wine cellar bears witness to winegrowing activity dating back to the 16th century.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
With Mourvèdre as the dominant grape variety, the 2012 Bandol displays the broad, rich, and full-bodied style of this cuvée, offering intense notes of wood, tar, and chocolate, a rich body, fine tannins, and a solid finish. There is a lot of wood here, but also a lot of fruit.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)