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Crafting wines under the Bandol name is no easy task; the appellation, regarded by many as the ‘Grand Cru’ of Provence, already has a reputation for producing world-class red and rosé wines.
This could result in one being unable to stand out amongst the crowded field and for many, that is the reality. However, confidently displayed amongst the sun-soaked vines and woodland encircling the ancient Provencal town of La Cadière d’Azur, lies one of the most bizarrely named, yet strikingly beautiful domaines you are likely to encounter – Gros Noré.
Highly regarded and acknowledged, vigneron, Alain Pascal, is now producing some of the most exciting and elegant wines of the appellation.
With the help of his brother, Guy, Alain Pascal works 16 hectares of vines, dotted around the hillsides of Cadiere d’ Azur.
The specific Mediterranean microclimate here, brings warm weather and no shortage of sun, but it is uniquely tempered by the persistent Mistral winds, which permeate down from the Southern Rhone. This allows Alain to leave his (predominantly Mourvèdre) grapes, to reach incredibly high levels of maturity on the vines, resulting in a remarkable intensity and purity of fruit.
The vineyards are composed of both clay and limestone, which also helps to impart a pronounced structure and earthy sensibility to his wines.
A farmer at heart, who loves his land, the vineyards are cultivated organically and minimal intervention is seen during vinification.
Following ancient traditions, the wines are matured for a period of 18 months, in old, giant foudre with no filtration and no clarification. In a sense, the wine is allowed to make itself.
Alain truly has a love affair with Mourvedre and the hearty, characterful and soulful wines its produces. Where appellation law demands that each wine includes at least 50 percent Mourvèdre, Alain uses 80 percent—a choice that gives more power and concentration to the final blend.
Don’t be fooled by the strength and size of the wine, there is so much class here, a complexity that reveals itself with time in the glass. Alain’s wines are as good as anyone’s in Bandol, just different and honest, like Alain.
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