Red

Bandol Rouge

Domaine du Cagueloup · Southwest France, France

Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan

Black cherry color. Profound and intense nose opening on notes of ripe black and sour cherries, licorice, and chocolate. Barrel aging adds complexity with toasted spice and vanilla. Generous palate with elegant, silky tannins; finish of black fruit and spice. Fermented in concrete vats 20 days with temperature control. Aged 18-24 months in French oak barrels. Yield 30 hl/ha. Pairs with red meat, wild game, stews, truffle, aged cheeses, spicy dishes.

Specifications

Appellation	AOC Bandol
Élevage	18-24 months in French oak barrels. Very light or no filtration prior to bottling, depending on the clarity of the wine.
Vineyard Soil	Clay-limestone
Harvest	Manual
Tasting Notes	Black cherry color. The nose is profound and intense, opening on notes of ripe, black and sour cherries, licorice, and chocolate. The barrel aging lends it complexity and toasted notes of spice and vanilla. Generous on the palate with lovely structure, and elegant and silky tannins. On the finish, there is a mix of black fruit and spice. This is a powerful wine with excellent cellaring potential.
Food Pairings	Pairs well with red meat, wild game, and stews, as well as with truffle and aged cheeses. Particularly good with spicy dishes.