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Domaine de la Bégude - Bandol rouge 2021

Provence

Red

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To keep

90/100

RVF

wooded
spicy
structured

"Character and terroir for this intense Bandol".

Made from Mourvèdre and Grenache grapes, this Bandol develops an intense, flattering bouquet of red and black fruits, peppermint and violets. The palate is unctuous, sapid and full-bodied, balanced by a fine acidic structure, with powerful tannins and a delicate, well-integrated woodiness. A sure bet!

Features

Estate

Domaine de la Bégude

Vintage

2021

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

90% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Double sorting, total destemming, crushing, long maceration with regular manual punching of the cap.

Breeding

18 months in oak barrels (demi-muid 600L and foudres 30-40hL)

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Brilliant ruby colour, superb brilliance

Nose

Intense, flattering bouquet, with aromas of red and black fruit, blackcurrant, peppermint and violet.

Mouth

Unctuous, sapid, with notes of red fruit and spices. Very seductive finish. Good ageing potential.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before decanting

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with Provençal-style daube, red meats, grilled meats, duck with olives, truffle-based dishes, chocolate desserts...

Domaine de la Bégude

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

The terroir is composed of marl and clay soils on a limestone bedrock. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this place steeped in history with heart and spirit. Preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that live up to their philosophy that "quality is a sum of details, each of which requires rigor". Since the king grape variety, Mourvèdre, has the gift not only of expressing the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker, the wines show a distinctly Bordeaux trait, sophisticated and well-mannered, without betraying this wild and splendid terroir overlooking the Grande Bleue.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (guide 2025) 90/100

Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Bordelais Guillaume and Soledad Tari are at the helm of this 500-hectare estate, amidst which nestle 20 hectares of organic vines. One of the main features of this wine estate is its altitude. At 410 meters above sea level, La Bégude enjoys a very different climate from that near the coast. With wide temperature variations between day and night, and a windy area, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And Grenache takes on a dimension on this "caillasse" terroir that is rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruit and black olive, the reds (50% of the volume) still offer a warm spirit, at the upper limit of ripeness! The rosé is always remarkable for its singular vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated, with a fine expression of fruit. Let's hope that future vintages follow suit!

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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