La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Mourvedre Blend

8.954 ratings
9.016 pro ratings
Bandol, Provence, France
Mourvedre Blend
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Touch of brett that adds to complexity. Great value for a classic Bandol.

Touch of brett that adds to complexity. Great value for a classic Bandol.

Jan 14th, 2019
Martin Redmond

Dark red violet color with baked black fruit, graphite, licorice, spice and hints of roast meat aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh, and expressive with a supple texture blackberry, black cherry, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. 14.5 alcohol. Organic fruit. Mostly mourvedre with a bit of grenache and cinsault. 2012 Vintage

Dark red violet color with baked black fruit, graphite, licorice, spice and hints of roast meat aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh, and expressive with a supple texture blackberry, black cherry, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. 14.5 alcohol. Organic fruit. Mostly mourvedre with a bit of grenache and cinsault. 2012 Vintage

2 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2015
jerod peitsmeyer

grippy lil monster

grippy lil monster

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
mattswineworld

Lots of Brett!! Smothers the black fruits at first. Gripping tannins, great texture.

Lots of Brett!! Smothers the black fruits at first. Gripping tannins, great texture.

Apr 9th, 2016
Lynn La Chapelle

Big Ass wine! Hearty Mourvèdre needs time to open. Meaty, with notes of licorice and blackberry!

Big Ass wine! Hearty Mourvèdre needs time to open. Meaty, with notes of licorice and blackberry!

Jan 24th, 2016
Shirish Bhide

Finally had the Bandol and a good one too. The meatiness comes through in bags though I found the heat from the alcohol a tad bit over bearing.

Finally had the Bandol and a good one too. The meatiness comes through in bags though I found the heat from the alcohol a tad bit over bearing.

Oct 10th, 2015
Sarah O'Kelley

Dark fruit - black plums, dried figs & dates, cocoa & leather. Great value for this category!

Dark fruit - black plums, dried figs & dates, cocoa & leather. Great value for this category!

Jan 9th, 2015
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.0

Peanut sauce! Haha bit not oxidized.

Peanut sauce! Haha bit not oxidized.

Aug 7th, 2014
Martin Redmond

2012 Vintage. Dark red violet color with baked black fruit, graphite, licorice, spice and hints of roast meat aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh, and expressive with a supple texture blackberry, black cherry, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. 14.5 alcohol. Organic fruit. Mostly mourvedre with a bit of grenache and cinsault

2012 Vintage. Dark red violet color with baked black fruit, graphite, licorice, spice and hints of roast meat aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh, and expressive with a supple texture blackberry, black cherry, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. 14.5 alcohol. Organic fruit. Mostly mourvedre with a bit of grenache and cinsault

Jul 15th, 2015
Scott Reiner

White bandol is not an every day thing for me. Not bad.

White bandol is not an every day thing for me. Not bad.

Apr 9th, 2014