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Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rouge 2018The Bandol from Pradeaux is a creature whose soul emerges from Mourvdre, with 5% Grenache adding spice to the bouquet and leavening some of the intimidating structure of the Mourvdre. Situated mere steps from the Mediterranean, harvest at Pradeaux (always manual) starts in earnest during the first weeks of October, with low yields averaging 25 hl ha. One of the hallmarks of Pradeaux is that the grapes are never destemmed. The result is a wine of

20% Vespolina

singular Taurasi of remarkable presence and depth

and the Rollins turn out a stunning example every vintage—one of the most consistent and distinctive red Burgundies in our portfolio

somber wine is thick in body

he was so pleased with the results that he continued producing it even in normal-yielding vintages

with a two-week maceration

Alexandre’s friend Sandrine Caloz likes to quip that the Valais is “the real Northern Rhône” (the river’s source lies nearby)

and the palate displays unabashed intensity

and its dark red fruits soar high

Xarel·lo’s naturally high acidity brings balance in this warm Mediterranean climate

it is a wine that not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience

a local grape notorious for its fickle nature and stubborn refusal to ripen quickly