Bandol, Languedoc, Cotes de Provence. Montagne Sainte-Victoire region, just east of town. night harvested

The Wine School favorite — for quality and value– is this bottling from Cotes de Provence. While the wine is sourced from multiple vineyards, they all resided in the Montagne Sainte-Victoire region, just east of Hecht & Bannier’s winery. All the fruit is night harvested, so the grapes come into the crushpad cool, allowing for a brief but cold maceration.  The wine is half Cinsault, with the rest a combination of Syrah and Grenache, which are co-fermented.

A nose of fresh tarragon and red fruit, the palate is bright cherry with a juicy melon undercurrent. The texture is zesty with just enough texture to give the deep fruit flavors some dimension. The finish keeps the fruit coming. Salted peach, pear, and a closing note of honeysuckle.

This is a spring and summer standby, perfect for lounging on the deck.

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