Domaine la Bastide Blanche (Bandol) -- Recently tasted wines

Another successful range from this top Bandol estate.

Organic and biodynamic principles are followed here.


 

2020 Bandol rosé  Cuvée l'Estagnol

Strawberry fruit with good intensity. This is a powerful wine with notable length. 91/A


2019 Bandol blanc

Medium-full body, intense, and rich in body with white and yellow fruits. From Clairette and Ugni Blanc, raised in enamel-lined tank. 90/A


2017 Bandol blanc   Cuvée l’Estagnol

Round and pure with some minerality, it speaks of its Mediterranean origin. Again, from Clairette and Ugni Blanc. 91/A


2019 Bandol  rouge

Dark fruits, flavors typical of Mourvèdre (which makes up 75% of this wine). 15% stated alcohol, but it doesn’t show.  88+/B


2016 Bandol rouge   Cuvée l'Estagnol

 With dark fruits, this wine is still quite primary. It is pure, intense, and penetrating, but still needs several years in the cellar. 90% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, vines are about 40 years-old. 92(+)/A