Wine Description
Mourvedre is what Bandol is all about: an exciting grape variety when it is grown in climates warm enough for it to ripen fully, capable of producing meaty, spicy reds, often with a slightly 'animal' nature. As well as Mourvedre (80%), the Gros Nore red also has a dash of Cinsault (15%) and old vine Carignan (5%). It is aged for 18 months in old 60 hl wooden barrels (foudres); there are no new barriques used here. These are spicy, intense, concentrated wines - not for the weak of heart.