Made for laying down, this rosé is out of fashion, but certainly not out of terroir. A pure reflection of this rugged but beautiful land, this is a complete, vibrant and elegant rosé.
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Bégude
Cuvée
L'Irréductible
Vintage
2021
Designation
Bandol
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Skin maceration for a few hours, slow pressing of the berries at low pressure, followed by alcoholic fermentation with the grapes' natural yeasts.
Breeding
On fine lees with regular stirring
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Raspberry with violet highlights
Nose
Ripe red berries, notes of pepper and garrigue
Mouth
Very well-structured on the palate, with fine, racy tannins and a long, fleshy, slightly iodized, fresh finish. With age, L'Irréductible develops tertiary, saffron and truffle aromas.
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Drink before
2039
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with red mullet, grilled tuna steak, leg of lamb with vegetable tian or farmhouse goat's cheese, Asian cuisine...
Domaine de la Bégude
Bandol
Expert opinion
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.
Decanter
Rated (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2023) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
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
Rated wine (guide 2021) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20 (Vintage 2020)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 94/100 (Vintage 2020)
Le Figaro vins
Rated wine (guide 2021) 96/100 (Vintage 2020)
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