Domaine de Frégate - Bandol rouge 2018

Name: Domaine de Frégate - Bandol red 2018
Brand: Domaine de Frégate
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Bandol|Red wine

Provence

Red

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3.9/5 (7 customers)

94/100

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"Gold Medal Prix Plaisir (Bettane + Desseauve)".

"Everything is in place to evolve superbly. Precise aromas, juiciness on the palate, structuring tannins without austerity, with that fresh finish that reflects quality viticulture." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)

Features

Estate

Domaine de Frégate

Vintage

2018

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache

Terroirs

Soil mostly limestone, very stony with some sandy marl and sandstone

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Partial de-stemming (85%) and crushing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, vatting time of 3 weeks to 1 month, daily pumping over and punching of the cap, devatting and entonnage followed by malolactic fermentation in tuns.

Breeding

18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark red colour with bright violet highlights

Nose

Powerful and complex, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit and hints of iodine.

Mouth

Ample and structured, dense tannins, very expressive with notes of black fruit, dried fruit, leather and violet.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1h in carafe

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with jugged hare, three-spice beef bread, duck parmentier with two potatoes...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the wine:

Everything is in place to evolve superbly. Precise aromas, juiciness on the palate, structured tannins without austerity, with a fresh finish that reflects quality viticulture.

About the domain :

This 33-hectare family estate, located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, was founded in 1892 on the family lands of Marquis Bernard de Pissy. Initially a mixed farming operation, the estate now consists exclusively of vines. Antonin, the fifth generation, is passionately involved in the running of this beautiful estate, which surrounds one of the world's finest golf courses, Dolce Frégate. The wines have been progressing for several vintages and are now among the appellation's best values.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

"Between sea and stone" is the name of this estate, which has been in the same family since 1882. The name comes from the old Provençal word fragato ("broken"), in reference to the strimming work required to plant the vines. The Grande Bleue, omnipresent here, borders the estate, whose vineyards cover 30 ha, straddling the Saint-Cyr and Bandol regions.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 7 reviews