Domaine Lafran Veyrolles Bandol Tradition 2023 vs Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £27.99 | £27.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bandol | Villa Maria |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Provence | Marlborough |
| Country | France | New Zealand |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Domaine Lafran Veyrolles Bandol Tradition 2023
Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Tradition is a bold, expressive red wine from one of the most celebrated estates in Provence . Crafted from a classic southern French blend of Grenache , Syrah , and Mourvèdre, this is Bandol at its most characterful, combining layered complexity with a velvety, approachable texture. Meet the Producer Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles is widely recognised as one of the top three estates in Bandol, boasting superb terroir and a long-standing commitment to quality. Managed by Jean-Marie Castel, the domaine blends traditional winemaking techniques with modern, temperature-controlled facilities, bringing a meticulous approach to every stage of production. Vineyard and Production Vineyards are worked manually, with organic-inspired weed and pest control. Grapes are hand-picked, left un-destemmed, and gently crushed before fermenting for 15 to 21 days in temperature-controlled vats. The wine then matures in large oak barrels for 18 to 24 months, before being bottled without filtration or fining and cellared until the following spring to ensure refinement and depth. Tasting Notes A vibrant nose of bay leaves and menthol leads to wild, crunchy bramble fruits, redcurrant, and subtle bracken. The palate is rich and velvety, with layered complexity and a long, harmonious finish. Grape Variety Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with meatballs in rich tomato sauce, prime pink beef, or mushroom risotto with roasted garlic. An excellent companion to slow-roasted lamb and hearty Mediterranean dishes. About the Region Bandol is one of the most prestigious appellations in Provence , producing some of southern France's most age-worthy red wines. Explore our full range of Provence wines to discover more exceptional bottles from this sun-drenched corner of France.
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Pinot Noir is an intensely ripe, concentrated expression from one of Marlborough's most distinctive single-vineyard sites. With a rich bouquet of brooding dark cherry, violets and fresh herbs, the palate shows fine tannins, soft acidity and graphite minerality, giving structure, focus and length. The finish unfolds with layers of dark chocolate, dried herbs and subtle oak spice. Why You'll Love It This is single-vineyard Pinot Noir at its finest—concentrated, elegant, and beautifully structured. Crafted with a single-vineyard philosophy, this wine reflects the unique terroir of Taylors Pass in Marlborough, offering an intensely ripe expression not often associated with the region. Precision viticulture and minimal intervention in the winery ensure a true expression of place. The result is a Pinot Noir with exceptional depth, complexity and ageing potential. Vineyard & Production The Taylors Pass vineyard combines stony soils, which contribute fresh floral and red-fruited notes, with silt loams that provide depth, structure and graphite-like minerality. Warm and sheltered, the site is well suited to producing a more opulent style of Pinot Noir. The 2019 vintage saw lower fruit set due to a cool spring, producing open bunches of small, flavour-packed berries. From January, Marlborough experienced a long, hot, dry summer with cool nights—ideal conditions for achieving full flavour and phenolic ripeness while retaining natural freshness. Hand-harvested fruit was fermented with indigenous yeasts in open-top stainless-steel fermenters, with hand plunging for gentle extraction. The wine matured for 14 months in French oak barriques (25% new), undergoing wild malolactic fermentation and minimal fining with egg whites. Tasting Notes This elegant Pinot Noir opens with intense dark cherry and violet aromatics with herbal undertones. The palate is finely structured, showing supple tannins and soft acidity, lifted by graphite minerality. The finish is lo
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