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 ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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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
- Pork shoulder with rosemary Bunan's thyme and smoke register matches herb-roasted pork; tannins handle the fat.More wines for pork →
- Lamb tagine with prunes North-African spice and sweet prune meet the wine's dark-fruit and iron register.More wines for lamb →
- Aged Cantal Buttery cow's-milk cheese with hard texture aligns with the wine's leather and tannin frame.More wines for cheese →
- Steak au poivre Black pepper crust echoes Mourvedre's pepper finish; tannins frame the seared beef.More wines for steak →
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.
- 1961Bunan brothers acquire Mas de la Rouviere
- 1975Modern Mas de la Rouviere Rouge vinification established
- 2018Estate 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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