{"title":"Wine from Begude","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/begude-100x200.jpg?v=1773586978\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDomaine de la Bégude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de La Begude was founded in 1996 by Guillaume and Louis Tari who continue an old family wine tradition (Chateau Giscours, 3rd Cru, Margaux). They are devoted to elaborating wines that express the characteristics of the Bandol terroir. The ageing cellars are the ancient Merovingian chapel of the 7th century from the \"Conil\" seigneury. This village has since disappeared, but it is mentioned as early as 966 in Saint Victor's maps. The estate produced some wine in the 16th century, and some ancient vinification tanks have been discovered there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Domaine de la Bégude \u003c\/span\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyard is situated at the top of the Bandol appellation (400 meters), overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The estate measures 1,240 acres of which 37 acres are in vines (15 hectares).  The vines are cultivated on terraces facing south. The terraces are divided because of the very uneven relief of the wooded massif on which lies the estate. Olive trees surround most of the vine plots and take part in perfecting a typical landscape of the Bandol area.\u003cbr\u003eThe grape percentages are: 65% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache,10% Cinsault, and the vines average 20 years of age. Grapes are hand harvested and totally de-stemmed before 3 – 4 weeks of fermentation on the skins.  Egg white fining finishes the winemaking process before bottling.  Production in total is 2,500 – 3,000 cases annually.  This property makes clean and focused Bandol, as opposed to the rustic style so commonly seen from this A.O.C.\u003cbr\u003eThe Tari family also produces a Cotes de Provence (Rose and Red) made from grapes grown in the heart of the Provencal oak forest, dominating the Maures Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"begude-bandol-rouge-2017","title":"Begude Bandol Rouge 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegude Bandol Rouge is made from 90% Mourvdre, 10% Grenache. Eye: dark ruby colored Nose: Intense, aromatic, fresh and elegant Mouth: Structured on black fruits flavors, lightly woody , tanins are an firm in their early days (- Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, 97 and Platinum Medal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Begude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949045575727,"sku":"447862","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/begude_bandol_rouge_label_f8974ef9-0831-44d7-8306-25dbc4e6fa43.jpg?v=1771488411"},{"product_id":"begude-bandol-rouge-la-brulade-2017","title":"Begude Bandol Rouge La Brulade 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegude Bandol Rouge La Brulade is made from 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache.La Brulade is the name of a select slope located at an altitude of 400 meters overlooking the Mediterranean sea between La Baie d'Amour (the town of La Ciotat) in the South and La Sainte Baume in the North. This is one of the highest parcels in the Bandol appellation.The wine is only produced in exceptional vintages. This carefully selected blend is made of 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache, aged in large French oak barrels for 24 months.The wine shows a deep purple . It is fresh and fruity on the nose with intense garrigue aromas. Structured, elegant and well-balanced on the palate with tannins. Licorice, ripe black fruits, garrigue flavors and some peppery freshness on the finish.The 35-year old grapes are grown on clay and limestone soils and are farmed organically. Yield is very low - 15hlha. The grapes are harvested manually.Winemaking: Double selection, destemming, crushing before skin contact fermentation. No filtration. Aging for 24 months in French oak casks (600L).Grilled meat (lamb, beef, boar), Mediterranean cuisine, spicy dishes. Review: Complex nose with deep black berry fruits, spice and hints of polish. Really lovely texture with layers of creamy red and black fruits, spices and powerful but super fine tannins. Great expression of the appellation powerfully long.- Decanter World Wine Award 2020 - 97 and Platinum Medal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Begude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949045608495,"sku":"447863","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/begude_bandol_brulade_hq_label_33a3d348-c26f-4265-a890-dac7763aacb0.jpg?v=1771488414"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-begude.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}