Bandol Rouge, Dom. du Gros Noré
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Bandol Rouge, Dom. du Gros Noré - 2018

Item # 20793 750 mL

A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault from 30 year-old vines in clay soils, this full-bodied dry red is robust and savory. Fermentation takes place separately, and the wine is aged in foudres for 18 months. Pair this dark-fruited, herbaceous red with smoked lamb and rosemary.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2018
Country
France
Region
Provence
Sub-Region
Bandol
Producer
Dom. du Gros' Noré
Grape Variety
Mourvèdre
Carignan
Cinsault
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Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

I feel like Provence’s red wines are lost in translation and all of the focus is on rosé. And yes, Provence rosé is a classic, but let’s talk about the red wine made in the Bandol appellation, which is regarded as the grand cru of the region. Bandol is home of earthy, leathery, deep Mouvrvèdre grape. Most of the winemakers use a blend of more than 50% Mouvrvèdre, with Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan added to create an elegant with some spice on the palate. It’s ruby red in color and will pair well with aged cheeses and grilled meats.

- DK

Glossary

Grenache

The Grenache grape (a.k.a. Grenache Noir) produces relatively pale, fruity red wines that often stop just short of sweetness. Grenache is familiar to most wine drinkers as an ingredient in the blends of the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon, where it can add charm to varieties that are a little rougher around the edges. The distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas appellations are both characterized by significant percentages of Grenache, while in Tavel and Lirac the grape is used to make...

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Mourvèdre

Known as Mataro in California and Monastrell in Spain, Mourvèdre can produce bold, tannic, highly alcoholic red wines. They usually show no shortage of fruit as well, and the best examples keep it all in perfect balance. Rhône-style blends are cropping up all over the world, and one of the classic tried-and-true combinations is "GSM," or Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre. The "M" contributes focus and fleshy character to blends - but Mourvèdre also shines on its own as a varietal wine.

Bandol

Arguably the most significant appellation in Provence, Bandol produces spicy, earthy, rich red wines. These tend to be big and well-structured, relying on the Mourvèdre grape for their power. Vines in Bandol are grown in very meager soils of gravel, clay, and limestone: this, combined with the hot, dry coastal climate, gives these thick-skinned berries exactly what they need in order to thrive.

Carignan

Grown all over Europe and the Americas, Carignan (a.k.a. Carignane, Carignano, and Cariñena) is seldom seen as a 100% varietal wine. Many appellations of Languedoc-Roussillon must include a certain percentage of Carignan, but it is rarely the dominant grape in these blends. For years, this naturally high-yielding grape suffered from overproduction, but New World winemakers have lately taken up the Carignan cause and produced some distinctive and delicious examples. Now that it is subject to...

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Provence

Provence has some of the best vine-growing territory in the world, with a perfect Mediterranean climate tempered by the cooling effects of the sea. The region produces a broad range of wines, the majority of which pair effortlessly with the light, herb-infused cuisine of Provence. Bandol, arguably the most significant appellation in Provence, produces spicy, earthy, rich red wines. These tend to be big and well-structured, relying on the Mourvèdre grape for their power. Vines in Bandol are...

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