In the early '70s Michel and Louis Bronzo acquired the property of the Bastide Blanche, with an eye to produce from appellation Bandol wines the equal of more famous appellations like Châteauneuf. Their painstaking efforts were rewarded in 1993 when vintage conditions created the benchmark year to put Bandol in general and Bastide-Blanche, in particular, on the map of top producers in France. The proprietor of Bastide Blanche also owns Ch. de Castillon and Domaine Baumelles. All Bandol, all in the same close area to Bastide Blanche. He has pieced these properties together over time. He keeps the names separate as the terroirs are different and the wines have been sold under those names in France for a long time. Common each year to their success are their very low yields, never more than 34 or 35 Hl/Ha, and simply impeccable cellar conditions and attention. Situated in St. Anne de Castellet, a terroir of Bandol rich in limestone. This, and the high proportion of Mourvèdre gives this domaine some of the most ripe and expressive of Bandol.
Every January, this cuvée is assembled by Peter Weygandt at the domaine with Stéphane Bourret (wine-maker) and the Bronzo family so every year the blend
Wine Spectator 91 "Solidly built, with dark tobacco and Turkish coffee notes leading the way to a core of steeped plum and blackberry purée flavors. Leather
Bandol is the darling Rose' of the Provence Region in Southern France and is the Rose' of choice, more internationally recognized and sought after than
Wine Spectator 93 "This is full of succulent dark currant, dried cherry, stewed meat and violet flavors that take on plenty of mocha and bittersweet chocolate
International Wine Cellar 91 "Bright orange-pink. Intense aromas of raspberry and cherry, with subtle anise and blood orange accents. Juicy, penetrating red berry and
"Hand harvested from vines averaging 30 years in red clay soil. Yields of 25 hl/ha. There are two successive sortings. Natural fermentation for 28 days
" Hand harvested vines averaging 40 yeas in age with clay and limestone soil with gravelly areas. The yield is 40 years. 25 hl/ha. There
Wine Advocate 91 "In the same mold, yet with a tad more flesh and texture, the 2012 Bandol Rose gives up notions of ripe peach, tangerine
"As I find myself dusting off the grill and eating more soft-shell crabs and wild salmon, I prefer a rosé that feels like a white
Wine Enthusiast 93 "This dark-hued wine is still very closed and firm. Dark chocolate and licorice flavors are prominent against a backdrop of black fruit, hinting
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2011 Bandol offers up a similar, traditionally styled personality with ample spice, underbrush, ground herbs and assorted Mourvedre meatiness that’s balanced by
Wine Advocate 92 "Quickly becoming one of my favorite rosés from Bandol, Domaine Bastide Blanche's 2013 Bandol Rosé is another outstanding effort from this estate. Giving
Wine Advocate 92 "Quickly becoming one of my favorite rosés from Bandol, Domaine Bastide Blanche's 2013 Bandol Rosé is another outstanding effort from this estate. Giving
Wine Advocate 92 "A smoking rosé that has fabulous flavor intensity and depth, Bastide Blanche's 2014 Bandol Rose (based largely on Mourvedre) sports a medium salmon
Vinous Media 91 "Brilliant orange-pink. Displays vibrant, mineral-accented blood orange and redcurrant scents and suggestions of succulent herbs and pungent flowers. Fleshy, spicy and dry, offering
Vinous Media 92 "Brilliant orange-pink. Intense, mineral-accented strawberry, cherry pit and blood orange aromas, along with a sexy floral overtone. Concentrated red fruit and lavender pastille
Wine Advocate 92 " This American version of La Bastide Blanche's 2017 Bandol Rose is 71% Mourvèdre, considerably higher than what you'll find on the market
End of item list
