Domaine de la Tour Bon
Bandol Rouge
Red Blend from Provence, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine de la Tour Bon
The domaine is situated at an altitude of 150 meters above sea-level—a high point on this coastal appellation where maritime breezes cool the arid climate. Fourteen hectares of red earth, clay, sand, and gravel rest upon sturdy limestone bedrock. Brow-beating excavation and focused determination alone have built these vineyards. Agnès still has early photographs of the Mauric family, who lived here before the Hocquards, working the soil. Knee-deep into the red earth, behind heavy plows, vineyard workers toiled to bring this land to its current glory. (The tradition continues even today.) The copious rock served as sturdy material for building the house and walls that surround the property. The limestone has most importantly left its trace in the wines, instilling them with tremendous complexity, long length, and fresh elegance that makes them ideal for cellar-aging.
Description
Including a little less Mouvedre than typical for a Bandol Rouge, in place for Grenache the 2019 Bandol Rouge has a softer, almost ethereal weightlessness. Aromas of black and purple fruit, red flowers and herbs. The palate is impeccably well judged, with juicy, bright crunchy fruit, real drive and an elegant finish. Great balance, which should develop very well.
Food Pairing
Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Mushrooms
