Domaine de L’Olivette were one of the pioneers of the Bandol appellation when it was formed in 1941. Bandol is a unique and magnificent amphitheatre between land and sea, bathed in sun all year round, stretching from the Sainte-Baume massif to the shore of the Mediterranean between Marseille and Toulon. It is an exceptional site that generations of winegrowers have shaped stone by stone, to build the famous “restanques (terraces). According to appellation law, all grapes are handpicked and yields are kept low to ensure quality over quantity.
This 2012 Bandol Rouge, Domaine de L’Olivette is distinguished by the quality of its balance and power. It is constructed around the appellation’s key grape variety, the Mourvèdre that gives it the strength, fullness and above all the typicity of Bandol. The Mourvèdre is blended with Grenache and Carignan making it a wine of rare complexity, characterised by a deep intense colour. Its aromatic palette is varied and expresses ripe red fruit, liquorice, earthiness and spice. It is full, long and persistent in the mouth supported by a great structure. The finish is long and tasty with fine silky tannins.
The wine is aged for 2 years in big barrels, then 2 more years in bottle before being released.