Moulin de la Roque

Les Hauts du Vallon Bandol Red Rhone Blend

9.113 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Bandol, Provence, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

I got this bargain Bandol, made by a co-op of growers, from Last Bottle for a song, and it’s surprisingly good. 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignane. Nose is densely fruity, with freshly-crushed blackberry and other unidentifiable (to me) berries, with a pleasant slight vegetal note, along with some sweet spice and warm gravel. Loads of dark fruit in the mouth, along with some tree-barkey, leathery notes. The initial mouthfeel is soft and dense, and quite fruity, but the tannins progress into the finish, which shows some dark minerality and a slight bitter component (not unpleasant). For a slightly rustic and gutsy weeknight red, this is a great choice.

I got this bargain Bandol, made by a co-op of growers, from Last Bottle for a song, and it’s surprisingly good. 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignane. Nose is densely fruity, with freshly-crushed blackberry and other unidentifiable (to me) berries, with a pleasant slight vegetal note, along with some sweet spice and warm gravel. Loads of dark fruit in the mouth, along with some tree-barkey, leathery notes. The initial mouthfeel is soft and dense, and quite fruity, but the tannins progress into the finish, which shows some dark minerality and a slight bitter component (not unpleasant). For a slightly rustic and gutsy weeknight red, this is a great choice.

Oct 3rd, 2023
Dan Casagrande

Thanks Tom!

Thanks Tom!

Dec 15th, 2023
Bonnie Chu

With Charcuterie and pate and tuna spread

With Charcuterie and pate and tuna spread

Nov 4th, 2023
Craig Marino

Kelly and Craig both enjoyed this

Kelly and Craig both enjoyed this

Nov 19th, 2022
Ganesh

Unbelievable for the price point. If you see it, get it

Unbelievable for the price point. If you see it, get it

Oct 27th, 2022
Bonnie Chu

Bonnie had this 6 months ago

Bonnie had this 6 months ago

Jun 19th, 2024
Bonnie Chu

Bonnie had this 6 months ago

Bonnie had this 6 months ago

Jun 19th, 2024
Rick Lindsey

Rick had this a year ago

Rick had this a year ago

Nov 6th, 2023
Craig Schneiderman

Craig had this a year ago

Craig had this a year ago

Aug 30th, 2023
Craig Schneiderman

Craig had this 2 years ago

Craig had this 2 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2023