Bastide Blanche, Bandol 2004

Purple/red.

Deep clay/earth, spicy fig and hazelnut. Nothing gamy here.

Round and slightly sweet, texturally. Grainy tannin is a bit coarse and has an immediate impact. Good depth and flavor follow-through. I'd buy more to go with (what else) Canela's cassoulet in 2010-2013.

A very good (clean) example of basic Bandol. Cheap.


$20