Wine:

A Selection Committee Favorite rated 94/100, the 2020 Red Bandol delivers intense aromas of peony and white pepper. The supple palate is medium-bodied: it is a seductive Bandol wine that is refined and elegant, with a nice spiciness on the finish. This is the Mourvèdre grape variety at its most refined, which will keep for 5 to 10 years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, almost completely de-stemmed, 15 days maceration, indigenous yeasts, 18 months maturation in foudre. Not fined, not filtered.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Garnet.

Nose:

Very intense aromas of peony and white pepper.

Palate:

Elegant and refined, this wine with a supple structure and a medium-body has a beautiful aromatic palette

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rib of beef with pepper, roasted lamb with thyme, duck or duck breast with black olives, hunting dishes: jugged hare or venison.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

At the head of a small production, Agnès Hocquard-Henry watches over her 15 hectares of Bandol like a she-wolf, formulating wines of rare finesse and suppleness. At her Domaine de la Tour du Bon, the Mourvèdre grape variety is at its most beautiful form, drawing the necessary energy and freshness from seaside terroirs, mainly limestone and sandy soils. 

The success is undeniable, and can be tasted in white, red and rosé wines. These are bottles of great personality that age harmoniously with delicate tannins.