Château Pradeaux
Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend
Bandol, Provence, France
Slightly muted. Do not think it is corked, but not as expressive as I hoped and as previous notes indicate.
Slightly muted. Do not think it is corked, but not as expressive as I hoped and as previous notes indicate.
Sep 26th, 2021
Grapefruit caramel, orange at the rim. A touch oxygen.
Grapefruit caramel, orange at the rim. A touch oxygen.
Sep 25th, 2021
As goth in residence I should alert you that aside from inevitable pheromones it is intellectual wine acumen that revs my motor. Ipso facto if brains turn you on, this Bandol will seduce you with its thoughtful rigor—it has its balance and complexity fine-tuned. Then pure sensual attributes (silky rhubarb/peach Melba joy/is that a bay leaf? And omg perhaps even a hint of allspice) are all guest speakers at the symposium. This wine has deep thoughts but is perky-goth enough to dance til at least 3am. Daylight may be too much though.
As goth in residence I should alert you that aside from inevitable pheromones it is intellectual wine acumen that revs my motor. Ipso facto if brains turn you on, this Bandol will seduce you with its thoughtful rigor—it has its balance and complexity fine-tuned. Then pure sensual attributes (silky rhubarb/peach Melba joy/is that a bay leaf? And omg perhaps even a hint of allspice) are all guest speakers at the symposium. This wine has deep thoughts but is perky-goth enough to dance til at least 3am. Daylight may be too much though.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Nearly the color of wild-caught sockeye salmon. On the nose, strawberry, spring flowers, and ripe apricot. On the palate, Ranier cherry pith, strawberry, watermelon, and kiwi. A rather substantial body with fabulous texture. Low tannin; medium + acid. The finish is looooong and with a flourish of minerals. Between Pradeaux and Tempier, you can’t chose wrong. Regardless, I want more of this in my life! Drink now or hold until 2025.
Nearly the color of wild-caught sockeye salmon. On the nose, strawberry, spring flowers, and ripe apricot. On the palate, Ranier cherry pith, strawberry, watermelon, and kiwi. A rather substantial body with fabulous texture. Low tannin; medium + acid. The finish is looooong and with a flourish of minerals. Between Pradeaux and Tempier, you can’t chose wrong. Regardless, I want more of this in my life! Drink now or hold until 2025.
1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2021
Wild caught salmon color, ripe plum flavor, full lingering finish, superb 😋
Wild caught salmon color, ripe plum flavor, full lingering finish, superb 😋
Jan 25th, 2022
Rose with no inferiority complex. Pradeaux is rich and exciting. A glowing firecracker. Haribo Cherry gummies - oily, the freshly opened kind. Then classic notes - red ripe strawberries, raspberries, blood orange, Vietnamese cinnamon. Rosemary and thyme sneak right in.
Big, round, a complete circle.
Rose with no inferiority complex. Pradeaux is rich and exciting. A glowing firecracker. Haribo Cherry gummies - oily, the freshly opened kind. Then classic notes - red ripe strawberries, raspberries, blood orange, Vietnamese cinnamon. Rosemary and thyme sneak right in.
Big, round, a complete circle.
A bit tight. Holding the rest of my bottles for a bit.
A bit tight. Holding the rest of my bottles for a bit.
Aug 8th, 2021
2020 vintage fresh as milk! Strawberry-kiwi accord, tangerine peel, hint of garrigue & spice. Heat on the finish. Pure pleasure and as always with Pradeaux—miles to go.
2020 vintage fresh as milk! Strawberry-kiwi accord, tangerine peel, hint of garrigue & spice. Heat on the finish. Pure pleasure and as always with Pradeaux—miles to go.
Jul 14th, 2021Empty bottle says it all. My first 2020 bandol rose. Won’t be my last.
Empty bottle says it all. My first 2020 bandol rose. Won’t be my last.
May 23rd, 2021