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
The 2020 Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rouge is a classically structured yet remarkably fresh and elegant example of Bandol. It opens with a powerful, opaque hue and an aromatic profile full of ripe black fruit, redcurrants, cracked black pepper, and savory spice. On the palate it delivers firm, shouldered tannins typical of Mourvèdre, balanced by Grenache-led fruit and a vibrant peppery vitality. The wine is structured yet nuanced, showcasing both strength and finesse with a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
This Bandol Rouge pairs beautifully with robust dishes such as slow-braised lamb shank, beef daube Provençale, duck confit, game meats, and hard aged cheeses like Comté or Pecorino.
