Winemaker Notes
On the nose, the Domaine la Suffrene Bandol is fresh and open with notes of ripe red fruits followed by spicy notes. On the palate, it has a frank attack with notes of ripe fruit, good structure tannic, long and spicy finish. A wine that remains true to the character of Bandol, through its power, composition, and its very unique flavors.
Blend: 55% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan
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.