Bastide Blanche, Cuvee Fontanieu, 2001 Bandol

Purple/red.

Deep menthol, blackberry, spices, clay/earth and even a suggestion of citrus skin on the nose.

Remarkably plush for such a deep Bandol. Much tighter in the mouth, but absolutely packed with flavor. This has to be one of the greatest values around. Cellar this for several more years

15.5 % alcohol on the label.

Earl Bronzo is a stud.

Day 3 - Deep black olive, prune and clay nose. Packed in the mouth (still) with a grainy concentration that is hard to find these days. Long and chewy. Anyone got a lamb shank?

$25? Just stupid.