Bandol Mas de la Rouvière Rouge, Domaine Bunan

Full bodied red from the Côte d’Azur

Domaines Bunan was set up by brothers Paul and Pierre Bunan, who relocated to Provence after Algerian indepence in 1961. They bought the quintessential Provençal vineyard of Moulin de Costes which enjoys a breath-taking panoramic vista of vines, olive groves and hill-top villages overlooking the Mediterranean coast. The brothers subsequently expanded, acquiring neighbouring Mas and Château de la Rouvière and taking over the running of Domaine Bélouvé. These estates are known collectively as Domaines Bunan. They soon carved out a reputation for producing characterful wines with a strong sense of terroir. Nowadays they are assisted by their children making this a thriving, family-run concern.

The Mas de la Rouvière rouge is made from a base of Mourvèdre (60%) along with lesser volumes of Grenache Noir (20%), Cinsault (10%) and Syrah (10%). Aged in old oak tuns for 18 months, it’s full-bodied and earthy, with notes of cassis, plum and toasty cedar.

Colour – Red
Producer – Domaine Bunan
Country – France
Region – Provence
Vegan – No
ABV – 15%
Grapes – Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Vintage – 2020
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Roast lamb, Beef Wellington