Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Lots of bretty, barnyardy character. Underneath there's black cherries, leather, iron, smoke and charred meat. Intense and powerful. Grainy tannins. It's just entering the cusp of its drinking window but will continue to develop for several more years. 20262-2033’ - Julian Leidy, jancisrobinson.com, 17/20 (Mar 2025)

‘A whiff of white pepper and bay leaf gives way to bright raspberry and currant flavors backed by tangy acidity, along with details of game, anise and tea that add depth and interest. Powerful but inviting. Mourvèdre and Grenache. Drink now through 2028.’ - Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Nov 2020)

‘Mocha, cola, earth and caramel notes appear on the nose of the 2016 Bandol, a blend of 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. This is all dark fruit and savory nuance, full-bodied, richly concentrated, creamy and lush, yet it's chewy and tannic on the long, spicy finish. It can be consumed now with rare beef or lamb to help with the tannins, or be aged for up to 15 years. 2019-2035’ - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (May 2019)