Domaine de la Begude - Bandol Rouge 2020

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Producer	Domaine de la Begude
Country	France
Region	South of France
Subregion	Bandol
Varietal	Mourvèdre
Vintage	2020
Sku	12013095
Size	750ml

  

"Certified AB and Ecocert organic. Mourvèdre and Grenache from vineyards on clay-limestone at 410 m asl. Oak spices, ice-cold peppermint and blackberries. The wine started very oaky, but relaxed more and more over three days, the purity of the fruit pulling forward ahead of the oak. Wonderful striations of dried thyme embedded into the dark succulence of the fruit. Masses of ultra-fine tannins, almost invisibly meshing the wine together." - Jancis Ronbinson

Guillaume and Soledad Tari run this beautiful estate in the elevated seaside appellation of Bandol. Bandol is an incredible micro-climate with its concave-shaped vineyards that gain the exposure of the sun and the cooling effects of the seaside breezes, all while making powerfully rich Mourvedre-based wines that evolve beautifully over the years. The Bandol is a blend of 65% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, and 10% Cinsault with an average vine age of 25 years. Just starting to develop, the Begude offers up deep black-fruited flavors accompanied by notes of anise and spices. Give this a good decant for an hour or so and then serve with grilled lamb.