{"product_id":"begude-bandol-rouge-la-brulade-2015","title":"Begude Bandol Rouge La Brulade 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eThe wine shows a deep purple color. It is fresh and fruity on the nose with intense garrigue aromas. Structured, elegant and well-balanced on the palate with strong tannins. Licorice, ripe black fruits, garrigue flavors and some peppery freshness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 35-year old grapes are grown on clay and limestone soils and are farmed organically. Yield is very low - 15hl\/ha. The grapes are harvested manually.\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eWinemaking: Double selection, destemming, crushing before skin contact fermentation. No filtration. Aging for 24 months in French oak casks (600L).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled meat (lamb, beef, boar), Mediterranean cuisine, spicy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis single-vineyard wine comes from a parcel that sits at 1,300 feet facing the Mediterranean sea. Its dark color, fabulous ripe fruits and perfumed character give it both richness and longevity. With 95% Mourvèdre, it has all the structure, dark tannins and spice of this grape that is at its best in this appellation. Drink this wine from 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Enthusiast 95 Points Cellar Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flagship 2015 Bandol Brulade is a powerful, serious Bandol that knocks it out of the park with its monster nose of dark fruits, cured meats, sandalwood, olive tapenade, and leathery characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and pure, with plenty of sexy fruit, it’s a terrific, serious Bandol that needs another 2-3 years of bottle age and will keep for 15-20.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 94 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanter 95 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Begude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948954841135,"sku":"F0EE378023MVL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/begude_bandol_brulade_hq_label.jpg?v=1771485899","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/begude-bandol-rouge-la-brulade-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}