“With Mourvèdre as the dominant variety, the 2012 Bandol showcases the full-bodied, rich, and robust style of this cuvée, featuring intense notes of oak, tar, and chocolate, full-bodied richness, fine tannins, and a solid finish. There’s a lot of oak here, but also plenty of fruit.” (Wine Advocate 2016 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
with aromas of dark fruits, blackcurrants, and blueberries, accented by notes of pepper and spices
Palate
Complex and velvety. Silky tannins. A long, lingering finish
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Pair with red meats, grilled lamb, small game, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Powerfully structured, this is a full-bodied, spicy wine with truffle notes, ideal for cellaring. It has a long finish.
About the estate:
The château is one of Provence’s great estates. Éric Boisseaux, a pillar of the Bandol appellation, is ensuring the legacy continues and now works alongside his son Charles-Eric. While for a long time they produced only a single grand cuvée in all three styles, with the arrival of the younger generation, the lineup is evolving and a breath of fresh air is sweeping through the cellar. The classic red Bandols have an undeniable capacity for aging, quickly developing notes of tobacco and leather that mellow gently over time; they rank among the appellation’s finest red wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This family venture began in 1956 with Colette Boisseaux, continued with her son Éric, and is now carried on by her grandson Charles-Éric. The estate features a 34-hectare vineyard, centered around a 19th-century château, whose older wine cellar attests to winemaking activities dating back to the 16th century.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
With Mourvèdre as the dominant variety, the 2012 Bandol showcases the full-bodied, rich, and robust style of this cuvée, featuring intense notes of wood, tar, and chocolate, full-bodied richness, refined tannins, and a solid finish. There’s a lot of wood here, but also plenty of fruit.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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