Almost a Bandol – Domaine de la Begude, Cadet de la Begude 2017

Petit Bandol. Or something like that. Actually tastes a bit different, which is not surprising when we take a look at the composition: Mourvedre, Grenache and Cinsault, roughly one-third each.

Lovely wine. Has a real personality, it’s generous and ripe, but has an almost Bordeaux-like restraint and shape – which is not surprising considering the Chateau Giscours connection. Menthol on the nose! As well as dark, ripe fruits showing freshness too. Refined on the palate with a creamy texture, yet it’s bone dry. Quite tannic on the finish, without being rustic.

Rating: very good, 88-89 points.
Price: 14.15 Euros at vinatis.de.
Value: good, I would buy it again.
Drinking window: now-2024.
Source: I bought it from Vinatis.