Bandol AOC (France)
Bandol AOC is a wine region in Provence in Southern France.
The major grape varietal is Mourvèdre blended with Grenache and Cinsaut.
Typical Flavors
 Blueberry |
 Cherry |
 Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Eucalyptus |
 Violets |
 Undergrowth |
Oak added Flavors:
 Spices |
 Leather |
 Licorice |
 Meat |
Dark berry flavors are typical for Bandol, with hints of Violets and Licorice.
Profile
Bandol tends to be full bodied with medium-high tannins:
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Sausages |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Chicken |
 Goose |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Meat |
 Hamburger |
Bandol needs rich food to absorbe the rich tannins.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:Mediterranenan. Indian.
Beef. Barbeque. Roasts.
Lamb. Pork. Veal. Ribs.
Hearty Stews. Duck. Smoked Meat.
Cheese:
Aged and Fat Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheese.
French Spesialities:
Cassoulet. Pea Soup. Ratatouille.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit 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.
About Bandol
The major grape varietal is Mourvèdre (min.50%) blended with Grenache and Cinsaut.
Mourvèdre originated in Spain, where it is known as Monastrell.
Bandol DOC(G)
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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