Winemaker Notes
The 2016 Chateau Canadel Rouge is a deep ruby color in appearance. It displays notes of licorice, leather and spice notes that usher in a delectable palate filled with intense structure.
Blend: 70% Mourvèdre, 22% Cinsault, 5% Grenache, 3% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The full-bodied 2016 Bandol is creamy-supple in texture, offering notes of leather, boysenberry and hints of vanilla. A blend of 70% Mourvèdre, 22% Cinsault, 5% Grenache and 3% Syrah, it's approachable now, already harmonious and long on the finish.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
Provence’s leader in concentrated and age-worthy red wines, Bandol is home to the dense, deep and earthy Mourvèdre grape. Like Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol produces characterful reds that, while approachable in their youth, are typically designed for the cellar.
Given its coastal, Provencal situation, Bandol also naturally produces an assortment of charming, aromatic rosés made of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault.