Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rouge
A dark garnet wine with aromas of black cherry, plum and red berry—alongside spice, herbs, leather, and a peppery lift. On the tongue the flavors are reinforced with black fruit, minerality, and spicy notes of black pepper and clove. Domaine de la Tour du Bon sits on a limestone plateau in the northwestern corner of Bandol, under the stewardship of Agnès Henry. The Hocquard family purchased the estate in 1968, and over decades, they built up the vineyards from scratch. The winery has embraced organic (and more recently, biodynamic) practices, striving to reflect purity and finesse.
Classification: AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
Grape Varietal: Mourvèdre, Grenache
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: France
Region: Provence
Appellation: Bandol
Grape Profile: Mourvèdre imparts structure, dark fruit, herbaceous and savory gamey notes. Grenache brings brighter fruit, red berry lift such as strawberry and raspberry, hints of floral notes and aromatic brightness.
Region Profile: Bandol AOC, in Provence along France’s Mediterranean coast, is famed for its powerful red wines built around Mourvèdre. The region experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cooling maritime influence. Soils are often poor, composed of limestone, clay, and schist, forcing vines to struggle and concentrate.
Pair with: Grilled lamb. Barbecued pork. Beef stew. Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as vegetable ratatouille, couscous, and herb-roasted poultry. Aromatic cheeses like feta and blue cheeses.
