Bastide Blanche "Cuvee Estagnol" 2004 Bandol

Purple/red.

Woodsy/earthy nose. Iron and a bit of game too. Black fruit coulis and licorice underneath.

Round and dense in the mouth, with acid/tannin synergy slowing constricting the sides of the tongue. A mouthful of earth and spice at the moment. Not as wild in the mouth as it is on the nose. Constriction/chew now reaching the front teeth and gums.

Opened yesterday.

$25