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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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild plum, myrtle, tobacco, graphite

Palate: black cherry, iron, fennel seed, leather

Mourvedre-dominant single-vineyard cuvee from a parcel near Le Castellet. Wild plum and myrtle over a firm-tannin frame; the estate's most age-worthy bottling.

What it pairs with

  • Saddle of lamb with herbes de Provence Saint Ferreol's myrtle and fennel echo the herb crust; firm tannins handle the lamb fat.More wines for lamb →
  • Wild rabbit civet The wine's iron and tobacco depth match game stew; acidity refreshes between bites of long-cooked sauce.More wines for rabbit →
  • Aged Tomme de Provence Sheep's-milk salt aligns with the wine's leather and dark-fruit register.More wines for cheese →
  • Slow-braised oxtail Mourvedre's iron grip pairs with collagen-rich beef; the wine's structure carries the long braise.More wines for beef and red meat →

History

Agnes Henry took over Tour du Bon in 1995 and launched the Saint Ferreol cuvee from the estate's oldest Mourvedre block. The wine helped establish Tour du Bon as one of the more critically followed mid-sized Bandol producers.

  1. 1995Agnes Henry takes over management of the estate
  2. 1996First vintage of Saint Ferreol as a single-vineyard cuvee

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Tour du Bon · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (80%), Grenache, Cinsault
Classification
AOC Bandol
Oak
24 to 30 months in large old oak foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
7-25 from vintage
First vintage
1996
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Tour du Bon Saint Ferreol

What does Tour du Bon Saint Ferreol taste like?

Wild plum, myrtle, tobacco and graphite on the nose; black cherry, iron, fennel seed and leather on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Tour du Bon Saint Ferreol?

Drink between 7 and 25 years from vintage. The cuvee is built for cellaring; bottles often peak between year 10 and year 18. Decant 90 minutes for younger vintages.

Is Tour du Bon Saint Ferreol vegan?

Yes. Tour du Bon does not use animal-derived fining agents on the cuvee, though the estate does not pursue formal vegan certification.

What food pairs with Tour du Bon Saint Ferreol?

Saddle of lamb with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing. Wild rabbit civet, aged Tomme de Provence and slow-braised oxtail are equally strong matches.

What grapes are in Saint Ferreol?

Mourvedre dominates at around 80 percent, completed by Grenache and Cinsault from a single old-vine parcel near Le Castellet.

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