The Domaine de la Bégude of Bandol of Provence

Domaine de la Bégude
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 15 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Bandol in the region of Provence
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The Domaine de la Bégude is one of the world's great estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Bandol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de la Bégude is located in Bandol, on the Mediterranean coast of France. It houses a historical winemaking site that spans a total area of about 22 hectares. The site has a long history, dating back to 1820, and today consists of 14 hectares of mature AOC Bandol vineyards, with a subsoil composed of limestone clays. The Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre are at the heart of la Bégude's production, characterizing the Bandol terroir. The AOC Bandol is famous for its powerful reds with soft and silky tannins, the white wines being incredibly fresh and fruity, with citrus notes and remarkable acidity. The winemakers use winemaking methods that respect and promote the environment, favoring biodiversity and being mindful of minimal chemical usage, and recycling the fermentation and wine production products. The wines are aged 100% in new barrels and in stainless steel tanks depending on the grape varieties and selections. Organic practices are also implemented, and as a member of the Bandol AOP Collective, the domain supports collective projects for sustainable viticulture and interaction with nature and local rituals. The wines, ranging from a very aromatic dry rosé to a mature and intense red wine, are available in bottle and online and are very appreciated by wine enthusiasts all over Europe. La Bégude also offers tours and courses about the domains that highlight their history and winemaking philosophy, their hospitality style and their incomparable wines.

Top Domaine de la Bégude wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Bégude wines in Bandol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Bégude wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de la Bégude wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Bégude

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Bégude

How Domaine de la Bégude wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Bégude

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Bégude. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Bégude

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de la Bégude.

  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc

Discovering the wine region of Bandol

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.

These contain a high proportion of Mourvèdre - the appellation rules require at least 50%. Using this amount of such a Spicy and Powerful grape makes for a wine with Character that is difficult to produce in any other part of France. Mourvèdre will only ripen reliably in a Climate as sunny and Warm as that which prevails along the Mediterranean coast. Grenache is the other main component of Bandol's red (and rosé) wines.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Bégude

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Bégude

How Domaine de la Bégude wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon, quenelles in nantua sauce or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Bégude

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Bégude. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, citrus fruit or spices. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Bégude. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Bégude

  • 2017With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Bégude.

  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Bégude

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Bégude

How Domaine de la Bégude wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, my godmother's sausage salad or lamb with masalé sauce and rice.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Bégude

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Bégude. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of leather, chocolate or non oak.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Bégude

  • 2006With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Bégude.

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: PDO

Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Bégude

Planning a wine route in the of Bandol? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de la Bégude.

Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc

Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. 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 large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine de la Bégude and wines from the region

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The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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The word of the wine: PDO

Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.

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