2019 Château Pradeaux Bandol Rouge, Bandol, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The Bandol from Pradeaux is a creature whose soul emerges from Mourvdre, with 5% Grenache adding spice to the bouquet and leavening some of the intimidating structure of the Mourvdre. Situated mere steps from the Mediterranean, harvest at Pradeaux (always manual) starts in earnest during the first weeks of October, with low yields averaging 25 hl ha. One of the hallmarks of Pradeaux is that the grapes are never destemmed. The result is

When making unfined and unfiltered white and rosé wines

Azienda Agricola Fratelli Cigliuti is a family-run estate in Neive

emphasizing elegance over raw power

and Extra Spiral Worm

This is balanced by the wine's naturally high acidity to ensure the final product isn't overly sweet

Philippe and Benoît Girard's vines are planted on each of Sancerre's three different soil types: Terres Blanches (clay and limestone)

000 hectares of terraced vineyards providing a breathtaking landscape

It is excellent to approach now

The elevation provides cool nights

The wine remained on the skins for extended maceration

and on the welfare of all species in animal husbandry

the terroir and the vintage to express themselves