Moulin des Costes 2019, Bandol Rouge

This is the bottle you open when you're hosting your first dinner in a new place and want the meal to feel grounded, generous, and quietly impressive. Think duck thighs, mushroom risotto, and a toast to fresh starts.

Tasting Notes: This Bandol red shows a deep ruby hue and a gently oaked nose layered with ripe red fruit, blackberry, and raspberry. The palate is rich yet well-balanced, with smooth tannins that frame the fruit and lend structure without heaviness. Mourvèdre brings depth, Cinsault softness, and Syrah a hint of spice, making this a wine that’s both expressive and versatile. A natural match for beef, lamb, duck, or earthy mushroom dishes.

About the Estate: In 1954, Paul Bunan first read about Bandol in the news. Many years later in 1961, he and his brother began to build the foundation of the Domaine. Eight years later, Chateau la Rouviere was purchased on the opposing hillside, and then in 1978, the two brothers reconstructed the Belouve vineyards at the base of the valley. Together, these three seperate terroirs have been carefully developed, watched, and tended to by the Bunan family. The terraced vines of the Moulin des Costes grow on chalky clay soils and offer views of the Mediterranean sea, typical of the appellation, and are now planted with 45 year old Mourvèdre and Grenache vines.