We have a limited amount of
this gem from the Bandol appellation in southern France. Bandol is
located north of Marsailles and Mourvedre is the main grape produced in
the appellation. The wines can be drunk early, but with their tannic
structure, properly stored, they can age for 10 or more years. The 09
Gros Nore is a great candidate for the cellar at a fantastic price.
Importer Kermit Lynch on Domaine Gros Nore:
"Alain
Pascal farms sixteen hectares of vineyards with the help of his
brother, Guy, on the rolling hillsides around La Cadière d’Azur. The
vineyards are composed of both clay and limestone, imparting a
pronounced structure of earthy, splintered rock. This microclimate near
the Mediterranean brings warm weather and full sun, tempered by the
persistent Mistral. Alain leaves his grapes to mature fully on the vine,
lending great intensity to the fruit. Where appellation law demands
that each blend includes at least 50 percent Mourvèdre, Alain uses 80
percent—a choice that gives more power and concentration to the final assemblage.
Do not be fooled by the strength and boldness of the Gros Noré Bandol,
though; underneath a big exterior is a wine of character, depth,
complexity, soul, and finesse."
2009 Domaine Gros Nore Bandol Rouge
Sale Price $34.99
"Ripe yet elegant, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, tar and dark chocolate. There’s lots of cream and spice mid-palate, with a dollop of smoke, followed by a lilting finish of black licorice and bittersweet chocolate, with hints of mint. Drink now through 2020. 265 cases imported. 80% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 5% Cinsault"
-Rated 94/100 points, the Wine Spectator
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