2012 Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol

92WS

91RP

$24.99

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Wine Spectator

Reviewed July 2015

Rock-solid, with dark bay and roasted chestnut leaf notes leading the way, followed by a muscular core of black currant and blackberry confiture flavors. Worn leather and dried anise details line the finish, while the fruit smolders. On the old-school side of the spectrum. Best from 2017 through 2024. 800 cases imported. (JM)

Professional Reviews

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 11/2015

A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 10% Cinsault and 5% Syrah that was raised all in foudre, the 2012 Bandol from Domaine la Bastide Blanche gives up classic leather, garrigue, underbrush and sweet black raspberry notes on the nose. Medium-bodied, supple, sexy and with fine tannin, it’s a forward, ready to go beauty to drink over the coming 5-7 years. I’d like to see a touch more concentration, but it’s loaded with character and a great drink. (JD)

Staff Reviews

Keith Mabry

K&L Buyer

I can think of nothing better to drink with fall and winter fare than a hearty red. And nothing can touch Bandol for its shear meatiness and ability to pair with a great braise or stew. Bastide Blanche rivals many of the great producers like Tempier and Pibarnon, but for around half the price. The wine has lush, deep fruit, notes of leather and game, and a velvety texture that lingers for days.

Notes

From the importer: "In the early ‘70s Michel and Louis Bronzo acquired the property of the Bastide Blanche, with an eye to produce from appellation Bandol wines the equal of more famous appellations like Chateauneuf. Their painstaking efforts were rewarded in 1993 when vintage conditions created the benchmark year to put Bandol in general and Bastide-Blanche, in particular, on the map of top producers in France. Common each year to their success are their very low yields, never more than 34 or 35 Hl/Ha, and simply impeccable cellar conditions and attention. Situated in St. Anne de Castellet, a terroir of Bandol rich in limestone. This, and the high proportion of Mourvedre gives this domaine some of the most ripe and expressive of Bandol."

Details

Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Mourvedre
Origin	Provence-Corsica, France
Bottle Size	750 mL
Alcohol Content	14.5%
SKU	1207250