92pts Wine Enthusiast

Low yields and some old vines are behind the weight and concentration of this ripe wine. It has plenty of rich fruits, including red berries shot with citrus and kiwi. Weight comes from the Mourvèdre in the blend. Drink this fine wine from later in 2023.

Winemakers Notes

Bandol is one of the oldest vineyard in France. The first vine was planted by the Romans 2,500 years ago. Chateau Vannières is classified among the 6 most prestigious domaines of Bandol. Gaston Boisseaux, from Beaune in Burgundy aquires this property in 1957 and now, his son Eric, epicurean winemaker likes to play with concentration, finesse & elegance and this wines can age for 30 years. Farming in the vineyard follows the purest tradition of the appellation.