Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 7 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage7 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, thyme, leather, pepper

Palate: damson, tobacco, iron, savoury herb

Biodynamic-farmed Bandol from one of the appellation's longest-organic estates. Garrigue-driven with leather and iron depth; the firm acidity holds the wine for a decade and a half.

What it pairs with

  • Magret de canard with rosemary
    Sainte Anne's thyme and pepper aromatics echo the herb-scented duck; the wine's iron grip handles the fat.
  • Sanglier en daube
    Provencal wild boar stew finds a peer in the wine's leather and garrigue register.
  • Aged sheep cheese with fig jam
    Sheep's-milk salt and fig sweetness bridge the wine's tannin and dark-fruit aged tones.
  • Beef cheek with olives
    Slow-braised beef and Provencal olives align with the wine's savoury depth; tannins frame the rich sauce.

History

The Dutheil de la Rochere family has farmed Sainte Anne organically since the 1970s and biodynamically since the late 1980s, making it one of the earliest Bandol estates to adopt both practices. The Collection cuvee is the estate's age-worthy red.

  1. 1975: Estate begins organic farming under Francois Dutheil de la Rochere
  2. 1988: First Bandol estate to follow biodynamic principles

Facts

Producer
Chateau Sainte Anne · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (75%), Grenache, Cinsault
Classification
AOC Bandol
Oak
24 months in large old oak foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
7-25 from vintage
First vintage
1975
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Sainte Anne Bandol Rouge Collection

What does Sainte Anne Collection taste like?

Blackberry, thyme, leather and pepper on the nose; damson, tobacco, iron and savoury herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Sainte Anne Collection?

Drink between 7 and 25 years from vintage. The biodynamic farming gives the cuvee a long arc of development; bottles often peak between year 10 and 15.

Is Sainte Anne Collection vegan?

Yes. Sainte Anne does not use animal-derived fining agents, though the estate does not pursue formal vegan certification.

What food pairs with Sainte Anne Collection?

Magret de canard with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Sanglier en daube, aged sheep cheese with fig jam and beef cheek with olives are equally strong matches.

Is Sainte Anne biodynamic?

Yes. Sainte Anne has farmed biodynamically since 1988, one of the earliest Bandol estates to adopt the practice, though the estate is not currently Demeter-certified.

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