Wines made from Grenache grapes of Bandol
Discover the best wines made with Grenache as a single variety or as a blend of Bandol.
More informations about the variety Grenache
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Provence
Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.
What are the typical flavors of the Grenache grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache
- OakPresent in 2% of Grenache
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Grenache
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Grenache
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Grenache
- CreamPresent in 1% of Grenache
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache
- Wood smokePresent in 1% of Grenache
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache
- Pink grapefruitPresent in 1% of Grenache
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Grenache
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Grenache
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Grenache
- EarthPresent in 1% of Grenache
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Grenache
- LemonPresent in 1% of Grenache
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Grenache
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Grenache
- PeachPresent in 1% of Grenache