Bandol AOC is a wine region in Provence in Southern France.
The major grape varietal is Mourvèdre blended with Grenache and Cinsaut.
![]() Blueberry |
![]() Cherry |
![]() Currant |
![]() Blackberry |
![]() Plum |
![]() Eucalyptus |
![]() Violets |
![]() Undergrowth |
![]() Spices |
![]() Leather |
![]() Licorice |
![]() Meat |
Dark berry flavors are typical for Bandol, with hints of Violets and Licorice.
Bandol tends to be full bodied with medium-high tannins:
BODY | Medium - Full | ||
TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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![]() Sausages |
![]() Salami |
![]() Ham |
![]() Rich Pizza |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Goose |
![]() Lamb |
![]() Pork |
![]() Wild Boar |
![]() Deer |
![]() Meat |
![]() Hamburger |
Bandol needs rich food to absorbe the rich tannins.
Cheese:
Aged and Fat Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheese.
French Spesialities:
Cassoulet. Pea Soup. Ratatouille.
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
The major grape varietal is Mourvèdre (min.50%) blended with Grenache and Cinsaut.
Mourvèdre originated in Spain, where it is known as Monastrell.
Bandol AOC is a wine region in Provence in Southern France.
The AOC covers vineyards around the Mediterranean fishing village of Bandol.
Bandol is most famous for red and rosé wines, which make up the majority of the AOC.
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