Bandol Mourvedre

In a wonderful spot now. Menthol on the nose. Dried prune, dried cherry, chemical quality. Pronounced earth, spice, mint. Somewhat analogous to very old barolo, but all tar and no roses. Tannin sets in for the finish and grips the palate, a ballsy backbone elevating this teeth sticking experience. If you have it in the cellar drink up! This is fabulous.

Young, of course, but already doing that thing Bandol does where it's big and smokey and meaty but still nimble and open enough to embrace food at the table. This is why I love Mourvedre.

Truly transforming. Decanted for 3 plus hours. You could fool me in a blind taste and I would think this was nebbiolo. Great with steak. Carnivorous tannins, tar, smoked herbs, some continually softening acidity, pepper and some mint. Have 2 more in the cellar

Just perfect Bandol. Herbaceous, feral, loaded with honeyed black fruit, and ravaging tannins.

Leather and dark red fruit. I couldn’t stop going back for another pull.

Loved this Bandol- really opened up as dinner went on. Had 4 bottles (well there were 7 of us!). First sip was tight but then a beautiful expression of Bandol.

2009. Still very tight and we really didn't have time to let it open up properly. Leathery aromas and dark fruit flavors. Still has some pretty good tannins.

Drank at a restaurant straight out of the bottle when a few hours to breath would've helped . Gripping tannins but by the end it was softening and evolving wonderfully.

At splendido in beaver creek. Needs some time to open

Wouldn't complain if I had a case of the 09'. Pretty much a great wine regardless of the occasion. 😍😍😍