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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 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
Aroma: red cherry, thyme, leather, smoke
Palate: blackberry, iron, tobacco, savoury herb
Mourvedre-led Bandol from Bunan's Mas de la Rouviere estate at La Cadiere d'Azur. Approachable, herb-driven and reliable, with a classic foudre-aged frame.
What it pairs with
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Pork shoulder with rosemary
Bunan's thyme and smoke register matches herb-roasted pork; tannins handle the fat. -
Lamb tagine with prunes
North-African spice and sweet prune meet the wine's dark-fruit and iron register. -
Aged Cantal
Buttery cow's-milk cheese with hard texture aligns with the wine's leather and tannin frame. -
Steak au poivre
Black pepper crust echoes Mourvedre's pepper finish; tannins frame the seared beef.
History
The Bunan brothers established their Bandol presence at Mas de la Rouviere in the 1960s, with the modern Mourvedre-led rouge taking shape from the mid-1970s. Bunan was an early advocate for Bandol's international reputation and has been certified organic since 2018.
- 1961: Bunan brothers acquire Mas de la Rouviere
- 1975: Modern Mas de la Rouviere Rouge vinification established
- 2018: Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Bunan · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (75%), Grenache, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- 20 months in large old oak foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaines Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rouge
What does Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rouge taste like?
Red cherry, thyme, leather and smoke on the nose; blackberry, iron, tobacco and savoury herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rouge?
Drink between 6 and 18 years from vintage. The cuvee is more approachable than flagship Bandol; decant 60 minutes for younger vintages.
Is Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rouge vegan?
Yes. Bunan does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rouge?
Pork shoulder with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Lamb tagine with prunes, aged Cantal and steak au poivre are equally strong matches.
Is Bunan organic?
Yes. Domaines Bunan has been certified organic since 2018, with Mas de la Rouviere as the flagship estate within their group.
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