Description

This white Bandol from the Marie Bérénice estate captivates with its crisp, full-bodied fruitiness, underpinned by a remarkable freshness. The bouquet is complemented by white flowers and almost salty mineral notes. The rich, rounded body in no way detracts from the freshness. The long finish is held together by perfect balance. Perfect for pairing with cod fillet with wild garlic butter or a goat’s cheese, aubergine and aniseed tian.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

A blend of Clairette (60%) and Ugni (40%). Organic farming. The Marie Bérénice estate is situated in the heart of the Bandol appellation, between the villages of La Cadière and Le Castellet, on a 12-hectare organic vineyard of terraced plots featuring numerous old vines, on clay-limestone soils where Mourvèdre expresses its finest aromas, lending the wine power and elegance. Domaine Marie Bérénice also produces organic olive oil. [read more

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What to eat with a white Bandol from Domaine Marie Bérénice?

• Cod fillet with wild garlic butter
• Provençal stuffed vegetables
• Bouillabaisse
• Sea urchin dishes
• Grilled fish
• Goat’s cheese, aubergine and aniseed tian

All about Bandol wines

From the Sainte-Baume massif to the Mediterranean coast, the Bandol vineyards stretch across a 1,600-hectare amphitheatre where vines are everywhere, mostly on terraces (restanques).

Vineyard area

1,600 hectares.

An appellation spanning 8 communes in the Var

Bandol, Le Beausset, Le Castellet, La Cadière d’Azur, Saint Cyr-sur-mer, Sainte-Anne d’Evenos, Sanary-sur-mer and Ollioules.

Three wine colours

rosé wines (74%), red wines (20%), white wines (6%)

The Bandol terroir

mainly marl and limestone. Fairly poor, skeletal soils.

A warm climate

Facing due south towards the sea, the Bandol vineyard enjoys nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.

Mourvèdre, the king of grape varieties

The Mourvèdre grape variety is closely associated with the Bandol appellation, where it is the dominant variety. However, there are a dozen other varieties such as Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Clairette, Rolle, etc.

Main estates

Pradeaux, Pibarnon, Tempier, Terre Brune, Tour du Bon, Bastide Blanche, Bégude, Gros Noré, Suffrène, Lafran-Veyrolles, Marie Bérénice

Source (For further information): Maison des Vins de Bandol in Le Castellet – Bandol wines