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Bandol Cuvee Speciale Domaine de l'Olivette 2018
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Bandol Cuvee Speciale Domaine de l'Olivette 2018
The wine
The Bandol appellation (an AOC since 1941) covers 1500 hectares, entirely south-facing between Marseille and Toulon. Spread over eight communes surrounding Bandol, the vineyards form an amphitheatre oriented towards the sea. Erosion has obliged winegrowers to build terraces in some areas, known as "restanques". Rich in silica from the disintegration of the parent rock, calcareous sandstone or sandy marl, the soil is suited to the production of fine, structured wines. This very sunny terroir benefits from an excellent microclimate: the summer heat is tempered by the proximity of the Mediterranean on the one side and the amphitheatre of wooded hillsides provide protection from the cold north wind on the other. For the rosé, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault are pressed directly to give a refined, structured wines with a delicate pale salmon colour.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservation 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Provence
Appellation: Bandol
Vintage: 2018
Colour: rosé
Peak drinking window: drink until 2026
Service temperature: 14°
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine