Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 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: wild blackberry, garrigue, iron, violet

Palate: damson, tobacco, graphite, savoury herb

Mourvedre-dominant Bandol from the Bronzo family's biodynamic estate at Sainte Anne d'Evenos. L'Estagnol is the flagship cuvee from old vines, with iron grip and garrigue depth.

What it pairs with

  • Magret de canard with cherries
    L'Estagnol's blackberry and iron register matches duck breast with cherry jus; tannins handle the fat.
  • Wild boar daube
    Provencal game stew finds a peer in the wine's leather and garrigue depth.
  • Hard sheep cheese with quince paste
    Salt-and-sweet pairing meets the wine's tannin frame; quince echoes the wine's red-fruit lift.
  • Roast lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence
    Herb crust mirrors the wine's garrigue aromatics; iron grip handles the lamb fat.

History

The Bronzo family launched Bastide Blanche in 1979 and L'Estagnol as the flagship single-parcel cuvee in 1990. The estate has been certified organic since the early 2000s and follows biodynamic principles, with L'Estagnol coming from the oldest Mourvedre vines.

  1. 1979: Bastide Blanche estate founded by the Bronzo family
  2. 1990: First vintage of L'Estagnol as flagship cuvee

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Bastide Blanche · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (85%), Grenache, Cinsault
Classification
AOC Bandol
Oak
24 months in large old oak foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Bastide Blanche L'Estagnol

What does Bastide Blanche L'Estagnol taste like?

Wild blackberry, garrigue, iron and violet on the nose; damson, tobacco, graphite and savoury herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Bastide Blanche L'Estagnol?

Drink between 8 and 25 years from vintage. The cuvee is built for cellaring; decant 90 minutes for vintages under 12 years old.

Is Bastide Blanche L'Estagnol vegan?

Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents, and Bastide Blanche is certified organic.

What food pairs with Bastide Blanche L'Estagnol?

Magret de canard with cherries is the canonical pairing. Wild boar daube, hard sheep cheese with quince paste and roast lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence are equally strong matches.

Is Bastide Blanche biodynamic?

Yes. The Bronzo family follows biodynamic practices and the estate is certified organic, though Bastide Blanche is not currently Demeter-certified for biodynamics.

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