Domaine le Galantin - Bandol Rouge - Provence, France

Producer Profile
Located just outside Marseille, on the road to Toulon, with vineyards hanging over the coastline of the Mediterranean, le Galantin is one of the most picturesque vineyards in all of France and was likely planted with grapes as early as 600 BC. 30 hectares of vineyards are farmed by Celine Pascale, with help from her brother, Jerome. In a region known only for its mass-production rose’s, producing beautiful red and white wines is a task only for those with serious commitment to caring for sometimes treacherous, sloped terrain needed to produce quality wine in this area. Farmed organically and biodynamically and with minimal intervention in the winemaking process, Celine crafts elegant wines of great structure and aging potential.

Tasting Notes
Black cherry, blueberry, and some brambly raspberry. A touch of licorice, toast, and spice from the oak aging. Structurally the tannin is extremely high and there’s moderate-plus acidity. To tone the tannin down decant very well or store this one away for 5-10 years.