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Bandol, Ch. Sainte-Anne - 2013

Name: Bandol, Ch. Sainte-Anne
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 41563
Price: 49.99 USD
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Item # 41563 750mL

Château Sainte Anne is a 15 ha estate run by Françoise Dutheil and her son Jean-Baptiste. They take a hands off approach to winemaking and have worked closely with Thierry Puzelat, Pierre Overnoy, and Gramenon since the 1970s. Fermented naturally in stainless steel vat and are aged in old oak barrel for a very long time.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Country

France

Region

Provence

Sub-Region

Bandol

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Mourvèdre

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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Glossary

Mourvèdre

Known as Mataro in California and Monastrell in Spain, Mourvèdre can produce bold, tannic, highly alcoholic red wines. They usually show no shortage of fruit as well, and the best examples keep it all in perfect balance. Rhône-style blends are cropping up all over the world, and one of the classic tried-and-true combinations is "GSM," or Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre. The "M" contributes focus and fleshy character to blends - but Mourvèdre also shines on its own as a varietal wine.

Bandol

Arguably the most significant appellation in Provence, Bandol produces spicy, earthy, rich red wines. These tend to be big and well-structured, relying on the Mourvèdre grape for their power. Vines in Bandol are grown in very meager soils of gravel, clay, and limestone: this, combined with the hot, dry coastal climate, gives these thick-skinned berries exactly what they need in order to thrive.

Provence

Provence has some of the best vine-growing territory in the world, with a perfect Mediterranean climate tempered by the cooling effects of the sea. The region produces a broad range of wines, the majority of which pair effortlessly with the light, herb-infused cuisine of Provence. Bandol, arguably the most significant appellation in Provence, produces spicy, earthy, rich red wines. These tend to be big and well-structured, relying on the Mourvèdre grape for their power. Vines in Bandol are...