With a lovely light golden color, clear and bright, this very fine Bandol wine offers notes of candied citrus fruits and fresh almonds on the nose, accompanied by a hint of brioche. The palate is full-bodied and fresh, with a lovely hint of vanilla and a beautiful aromatic persistence. The South of France in a bottle!
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Eye
light golden color, clear and bright
Nose
very delicate, with notes of candied citrus, fresh almonds, and a hint of brioche bread
Mouth
full-bodied, fresh, with a lovely hint of vanilla and a beautiful aromatic finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fish, fresh cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The friendly Cédric Gravier has been managing this family estate since 1996 with great open-mindedness and an innate sense of hospitality. With him comes a big change, and the grapes that were previously taken to the cooperative will now be vinified on the estate. This rebirth was made possible thanks to his grandfather, who knew every vine like the back of his hand. Today, the estate covers nearly 60 hectares and Cédric began converting it to organic farming in 2017. Located in the western part of the appellation, on mainly clay-limestone soil, the estate's varied plots ensure the diversity of expression of Mourvèdre, Bandol's flagship grape variety, with old vines accounting for 90% of the total.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
A fresh, exotic, and lemony white wine, both on the nose and on the palate.
About the estate:
It is in a place called La Suffrène—which is said to have been the former residence of a companion of the Bailiff of Suffren—that part of the vineyards of this essential estate in the Bandol appellation are located. A 60-hectare family vineyard, divided into around a hundred plots, whose grapes were taken to the cooperative until the arrival of Cédric Gravier, who took over from his grandparents in 1996. Currently converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
For many years, the Gravier-Piche family brought the fruits of their labor to the cooperative winery. When Cédric Gravier returned to the family estate in 1996, he decided to make his own wines and bottle the expression of old Mourvèdre grapes, mainly from La Cadière d'Azur. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to vinify the entire 58 hectares. With flavors more reminiscent of strawberries than citrus fruits, the rosés are rich in both color and concentration. The richness and texture of these early-ripening terroirs are reflected in dense reds with seductive tannins, illustrating the clayey softness of the terroir. A classic that appeals to all, yet has not sold its Mediterranean soul.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 11 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 02/23/2019
Pale yellow color. Citrus and berry aromas. Grapefruit and pineapple on the palate. Pleasant but lacking in finesse.
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Note and opinion by Mr. THIBAULT E. Published on May 9, 2018
Drunk in May 2018. Pairs well with a Provençal fish dish. Very, very slightly tart on the finish, but I may have tasted it a little too late.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on 10/02/2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. JACQUES H. Published on 09/02/2019
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Review and opinion by Ms. MARIE FRANCOISE L. Published on 01/29/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRE L. Published on 07/06/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. ALAIN L. Published on 05/31/2017
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN LOUIS H. Published on 02/21/2017
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Note and opinion by Mr. PATRICK J. Published on 12/02/2016
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Note and opinion by Mr. EMMANUEL T. Published on 04/17/2016
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