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Château Pradeaux 2010

Provence

Red

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Drink or Keep

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"A splendidly dense Bandol red with a deep garnet-red color and purplish highlights (85% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault). Remarkably fragrant on the palate, with notes of fresh pepper, violets and licorice, supported by fine tannins and great length. A cuvée of rare elegance. Long ageing expected. Enjoy with game of character". (RVF Hors Série - Best of 2015) Lots of charm!

Features

Estate

Château Pradeaux

Vintage

2010

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache

Terroirs

clay-limestone, predominantly limestone

Viticulture

sustainable cultivation without chemical fertilizers

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

10-day fermentation in temperature-controlled cement tanks at 28-30°C

Breeding

48 months in oak tuns, wood with a patina of age (from 40 to 80 years)

Alcohol content

14,5 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep purple color

Nose

aromas of ripe black fruits with notes of spices, zan

Mouth

structure, a full-bodied wine with smooth tannins, expressing all the richness of its terroir. The finish is marked by spices, leather and hints of liquorice.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with game, stew, grilled lamb, chocolate desserts...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

A touch of astringency, classic in style, with a dry note on the finish. Tasted brut de foudre, it will evolve well, but you'll have to wait and see.

About the domain :

One of the appellation's leading figures, this estate has belonged to the family of Cyrille Portalis since 1752, including a minister under Napoleon I. The estate now produces two red cuvées, one in the château's name and the cuvée le-lys, as well as one rosé. Mourvèdre is the dominant grape variety here, accounting for almost 90% of the reds. It is less predominant in the rosé, where it is complemented by Cinsault. The new generation is changing the style of the wines in small steps, as can be seen in the highly successful 2010 cuvée le-lys.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Estate rated 6*Stars (Outstanding production)

About the domain :

The château, owned by the Portalis family since 1752, is currently run by Cyrille, who continues to perpetuate the house style. Edouard, who already works with his father, and Etienne are taking over from him. The high age of the vines (over 35 years, on average) and the low yields produce wines which, although they need time, are often worthy of the greatest. Ungrateful and hard in their youth - the harvest is not destemmed - they are often splendid and of great breed after 15 or 20 years of ageing. A second wine, Le Lys, is now available from the domaine.

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

Estate rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Château Pradeaux remains a monument of the appellation. The Portalis family has owned the estate since 1752, and its descendant, Cyrille Portalis, is now at the helm, assisted by his son Étienne. Between them, they defend a very traditional vision of bandols. Discerning connoisseurs no doubt have extraordinary memories of the breed and ageing potential of these wines. Even if they are difficult to define in their youth, their potential is latent. If we take the risk of comparing them to the bandols of the new generation, such as the current wines produced by the Tempier or La Bégude estates, the wines of Pradeaux may be outdistanced by cuvées with a more modern, colorful, woody and flattering style, which can be enjoyed with greater ease in their youth. Yet, far from any flattering drift, Pradeaux remains as it has always been: a very classic red, seeking to blossom over time, reinforcing its power and singularity through very long ageing (up to forty-eight months) in old tuns aged between 40 and 80 years! This also explains their unique profile. Keep cellaring them, and they'll surprise you again.

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