Bandol & Cassis Rosé Wine Tour from Marseille
Enjoy a full day wine tour around Marseille in a small-group. First, you will go Bandol to tour in a Bandol appellation wine property, where you will visit the domain ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, thyme, tobacco, smoke
Palate: blackberry, iron, leather, savoury herb
Organic Mourvedre-led Bandol from Souviou's terraced vineyards. Approachable but properly structured, with classic Bandol garrigue and leather depth.
What it pairs with
- Roast pork loin with thyme Souviou's thyme and smoke register matches herb-scented pork; tannins handle the fat.More wines for pork →
- Beef bourguignon Long-braised beef in red wine finds a peer in the wine's leather and iron depth.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Tomme Hard cow's-milk salt aligns with Mourvedre's leather; the wine's red fruit lifts the cheese.More wines for cheese →
- Game pate with cornichons Rustic charcuterie meets the wine's savoury depth; cornichon acidity refreshes between bites.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
History
Souviou's terraced Bandol vineyards have been farmed organically for decades under Roger Jaar. The modern Bandol Rouge took shape in the early 1990s and remains one of the appellation's more under-the-radar producers.
- 1992Modern Souviou Bandol Rouge vinification established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Souviou · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (70%), Grenache, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- 20 to 24 months in large old oak foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine Souviou Bandol Rouge
What does Souviou Rouge taste like?
Black cherry, thyme, tobacco and smoke on the nose; blackberry, iron, leather and savoury herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Souviou Rouge?
Drink between 6 and 18 years from vintage. The wine is more approachable than flagship Bandol; decant 60 minutes for younger vintages.
Is Souviou Rouge vegan?
Yes. Souviou does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Souviou Rouge?
Roast pork loin with thyme is the canonical pairing. Beef bourguignon, aged Tomme and game pate with cornichons are equally strong matches.
Is Souviou organic?
Yes. Domaine Souviou is certified organic and works its terraced Bandol vineyards under organic regulations.
Tags
cellar worthy
cinsault
dry
firm tannin
full body
grenache
hidden gem
high acid
mood rustic
mood savoury
mourvedre
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occasion dinner party
occasion winter
old world
organic
pairs with aged cheese
pairs with charcuterie
pairs with pork
pairs with red meat
price trade up
still red
value pick
vegan
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