Château PRADEAUX (Bandol) -- Recent Releases

 One of the small number of most elite Bandol producers — which is saying a lot.


2020 Bandol rosé

Rich with slightly confected strawberry fruit. 80% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsault. Direct pressurage. 87/B


2017 Bandol    Les Lys    rouge

Dense, pure, and deep with dark fruits, good grip, and length. This is from vines that are 15-30 years-old, about 80% Mourvèdre and about 20% Cinsault. 90/B+


2017 Bandol   rouge

Deeper, with more purity than the Les Lys, long, penetrating, and energetic. 95% Mourvèdre, whole cluster fermentation. 93+/A


2016 Bandol  rouge

A riper vintage than the 2017, but still outstanding grip and depth. Earthy, long. 93/A