2017 Domaine du Gros Noré Bandol Rouge, Provence, FranceThe Bandol red wine is a blend several grape varieties, each of which brings its own personality to the wine. Grenache brings a fruity touch, the Cinsault contributes to the finesse of the wine, the Carignan gives it its acidity and the Mourvedre grape gives the framework and its structure to the wine. All these vines are between 40 and 60 years old and are assembled to create a general harmony in the wine. The vineyards of Gros Nore are the highest

expertly balanced

She sold wine in Paris

The original proprietor Francois Casabianca was anxious to perpetuate the winemaking traditions of his family

tasting room

descend largely through Romaric’s grandfather

ensuring a clean

Unlike most Touraine producers

a native Sicilian grape that is often compared to Pinot Noir

Premiers Cru and Village wines

The grapes are typically whole-cluster pressed and fermented to capture fresh

The domaine started bottling its own production in the 1920s after the current Marquis’ grandfather

Cold damp winters are flowed by a mild spring and summer