2015 | La Bastide Blanche Bandol Cuvée Fontanéou | Provence J. Christopher bright acidity and lithe

bright acidity and lithe

Gorgeous now

this is a rich yet finessed and elegant QDC with fine bitters and tannins on the tight yet pleasant finish

fresh acidity with a linear feel

Nice tangy finish on the palate

2015 | La Bastide Blanche Bandol Cuvée Fontanéou | Provence J. Christopher bright acidity and litheThe nose of the 2015 Fontanou wafts from the glass in a fine blend of black cherries, dark berries, a hint of tree bark, pepper, woodsmoke, some spiced meat, garrigue and a fantastic base of soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, full bodied and quite precise in profile, with a rock solid core of fruit, great mineral drive and grip, ripe tannins and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish.