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A Spanish Red to Rival Bandol “Monastrell” may not have the instant recognition of grape varieties like “Cabernet” or “Syrah,” and neither does its French synonym “Mourvedre,” but don’t let that deter you—this inky grape tastes like a hybrid of the two, combining concentrated power, broad fruit flavors, and a full body in an under-the-radar,…
NYT’s “Rustic and Soulful” Bandol Producer As one of the top producers in France’s dreamy Bandol region of Provence, Domaine du Gros’ Noré used to sell their fruit to greats like Domaine Ott and Château de Pibarnon. But now they keep it for themselves. None other than The New York Times’ Eric Asimov has included…
A Hearty Cheers in Bandol The South of France in summer: It’s all about sublime weather, a slow pace, and total relaxation. The first few days of our last trip to the Midi had none of those things. The weather was miserable, our luggage got lost, and our itinerary got hopelessly mixed up. After that…
At the very top of our member ratings sits a pantheon of the world’s great wines: Champagne Bollinger and Ornellaia are up there, as is Vega Sicilia’s $375 Único. And holding court with the above marquee bottlings at a fraction of the price is our top-rated French red: the Domaine du Gros ‘Noré Bandol Rouge….
Back in the mid-1980s, a young Matt Cline discovered a five-acre Mourvèdre parcel improbably planted on Delhi sandy loam east of the San Francisco Bay. Already an old-vine enthusiast, he was intrigued by the ancient vines growing on what looked like pure beach sand. On a whim, he agreed to experiment with the gnarled, tree-like…
After a fog- and rain-drenched stint in Burgundy last November, we were desperate to see the sun again. Luckily we already had a detour to Spain on our itinerary. The plan was to spend some time sourcing new wines, and also to drink a lot of sherry and wander around Barcelona in search of cava…
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