Here's a sublime Bandol that will enchant your taste buds with its original notes of coffee, spices and salted butter, supported by small black fruits. In its youth, remember to open it a little early, as the dominant Mourvèdre needs to calm its ardor before tasting. A warm southern wine that makes you hungry for Mediterranean dishes.
Features
Estate
Domaine de La Font des Pères
Cuvée
Les Pères
Vintage
2020
Designation
Bandol
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
68% Mourvèdre, 22% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Terroirs
Rich stony soil, north-facing, at 250-350m altitude
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partial destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with one or two pump-overs per day, gentle pressing at low pressure, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
12,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Cherry color with purple nuances
Nose
Floral aromas followed by a range of roasted and spicy aromas.
Mouth
Clean, straightforward, chiselled attack, pleasantly sapid finish with aromas of coffee and salted butter.
Serve
Between 16 and 18°C
Open
1 hour in advance
Drink before
2020
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to pork cheek with mustard, lamb shoulder with rosemary, pasta with truffles, or well-aged Camembert with raw milk...
Domaine de La Font des Pères
Bandol
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Planted in 1980 and purchased in 2010 by Caroline and Philippe Chauvin, this 15-hectare estate, eight of which are in Bandol, is set on a hillside and is organized around terraces. Facing north, down a fairly steep slope, the vineyard is in the process of rising from its ashes. With the construction of a beautiful winery, perfectly integrated into the landscape, and the opening of a farm inn offering a wide range of products from their own production, the estate takes the notion of hospitality and terroir to heart.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Andreas Larsson
Rated area (2022 guide) Recommended
Le Figaro vins
Area rated Recommended
Customer reviews
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