"A tribute to Pagnol and the bartavelles of La Gloire de mon père (the largest species of partridge), this Bandol is also an ode to Mourvèdre, here from 50-year-old vines rooted in clay soils. Candied blueberry, cocoa bean, spicy (saffron, vanilla) and woody notes mingle elegantly on the bouquet, then return insistently in a dense, rich, ripe and well-typed palate, sheathed by fine, sappy tannins that accompany a savory finish tinged with Havana and star anise. Absolutely seductive, with excellent cellaring potential, it's already radiant". (Le Guide Hachette 2024) To be aired beforehand to dissipate the reduction typical of Mourvèdre.
Features
Estate
Domaine Roche-Redonne / Guilhem-Tournier
Cuvée
Les Bartavelles
Vintage
2020
Designation
Bandol
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache
Terroirs
Very deep, east-facing clay parcel at "Marmotte".
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole grapes harvested uncompacted, indigenous yeast, long vatting time, controlled oxygenation, pumping over, punching down, 4-week fermentation.
Breeding
18 months in 30 hl foudre
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red colour
Nose
Expressive crushed ripe red fruit, blackcurrant, spices (pepper, cinnamon)
Mouth
Beautiful harmonious construction, strict, refined, ripe fruit, supple, spicy, nice length on the palate, good volume, elegant and silky tannins.
Serve
Between 16 and 18°C
Open
Decant at least 2 hours before use, ideally double decant gently.
Drink before
2045
Guard
25 years old
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with game, meats in sauce, prime rib, spicy cuisine...
Domaine Roche-Redonne / Guilhem-Tournier
Bandol
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A tribute to Pagnol and the bartavelles of La Gloire de mon père (the largest species of partridge), this Bandol is also an ode to Mourvèdre, here from 50-year-old vines rooted in clay soils. Candied blueberry, cocoa bean, spicy (saffron, vanilla) and woody notes mingle elegantly on the bouquet, then return insistently in a dense, rich, ripe and well-typed palate, sheathed by fine, sappy tannins that accompany a savory finish tinged with Havana and star anise. Absolutely seductive, with excellent cellaring potential, it's already radiant.
About the domain :
Guilhem Tournier created his own vineyard in 2004: 6.5 hectares at the foot of the medieval village of La Cadière-d'Azur. He also took over his parents' family estate, Dom. Roche Redonne. 12 ha in total.
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