COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
Earl Bronzo
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Bastide Blanche 2020 is a red wine from the Bandol appellation in Provence, France, produced by Earl Bronzo. The wine is primarily composed of Mourvèdre (83%), with smaller proportions of Grenache and other varieties including Cinsault, Syrah, and Carignan. The estate's vineyards are situated in the foothills of the Sainte-Baume mountain range, on limestone scree soils. Earl Bronzo, founded in 1972, acquired La Bastide Blanche with the aim of producing high-quality Bandol wines. The estate has since expanded and modernized its facilities. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 2009 and biodynamically since 2020, with vines averaging over 30 years of age. The 2020 vintage benefited from warm and dry conditions.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are over 30 years old on average.
Fact 02
Farmed organically since 2009, biodynamically since 2020.
Fact 03
Mourvèdre forms an impressive 83% of the blend.
Fact 04
Wine Advocate rated this vintage 89-91 points.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Bastide Blanche 2020 begins with hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed before fermentation. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks utilizing natural yeasts, with regular punch-downs of the cap to facilitate extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in French oak barrels, with 25% of the barrels being new. The estate has been farmed organically since 2009 and biodynamically since 2020, with an emphasis on low yields.
