"Dominated by Mourvèdre, the Bandol 2012 displays the broad, rich, full-bodied style of this cuvée, with intense notes of wood, tar and chocolate, full-bodied richness, fine tannins and solid length. There's a lot of wood here, but also a lot of fruit." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Château Vannières
Cuvée
(Magnum)
Vintage
2012
Designation
Bandol
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache
Terroirs
marl and limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
long vinifications of 30 to 33 days with daily punching of the cap
Breeding
in French oak barrels and foudres for 22 months
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
with aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant and blueberry, enhanced by pepper and spice fragrances.
Mouth
Complex and velvety. Silky tannins. Long, persistent finish.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red meats, grilled lamb, small game, mature cheeses...
Château Vannières
Bandol
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2017 guide) 17/20 (benchmark wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 4*Stars (Very high quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Powerfully built, this is a full, spicy, truffle-flavored wine to cellar. Good length on the finish.
About the domain :
The château is one of Provence's great estates. Éric Boisseaux, one of the pillars of the Bandol appellation, has taken over the reins and now works with his son Charles-Eric. For a long time, they produced a single grand cuvée in all three colors, but with the arrival of the younger generation, the range is evolving and a breath of youth is blowing through the cellars. The classic Bandols reds have an undeniable capacity for ageing, quickly taking on nuances of tobacco and leather, which slowly develop a patina over time: they are among the finest expressions of the appellation's reds.
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 :
This family adventure began in 1956 with Colette Boisseaux, and has continued with her son Éric and today her grandson Charles-Éric. The estate boasts 34 hectares of vineyards, commanded by a 19th-century château whose older winery bears witness to winegrowing activity as far back as the 16th century.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Scored (2016 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Dominated by Mourvèdre, the Bandol 2012 displays the broad, rich, full-bodied style of this cuvée, with intense notes of wood, tar and chocolate, full-bodied richness, fine tannins and solid length. There's plenty of wood here, but also plenty of fruit.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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