Domaines Bunan Bandol is the latest wine estate from ABC Fine Wine & Spirits extensive wine portfolio to be certified organic! Farmed organically since 2008, the wines of Domaines Bunan are amongst the best wines produced in the region of Provence in Southern France.  

Our tasting of the current vintages last month at Vinexpo Bordeaux with Laurent Bunan proved once again Bunan's commitment to quality and value. 

Bandol is a coastal town on the Mediterranean Sea whose given its name to Provence’s most prestigious appellation for red and rosé wines based on the noble mourvèdre grape.

Domain Bunan is a small, three generations family-owned and operated wine estate; the 40 acres of vineyards are situated on steep, terraced slopes facing the Mediterranean.

The 2011 Bunan Bandol Rosé and the 2006 Bunan Bandol Red are an incredible bargain offered at $19.29.

The 2011 Bunan Rosé “Moulin des Costes,” a blend of mourvèdre, grenache and cinsault, exhibits a salmon-pink color with red raspberry hues and aromas and flavors of red berries and flowers, peach and pomegranate followed by delicate spice and freshness on the long finish. Pair with light appetizers, spicy dishes, seafood dishes, grilled fish and grilled white meats.

The 2006 Bunan Bandol Red “Moulin des Costes,” a blend of mainly mourvèdre with some grenache and cinsault, exhibits a saturated ruby color and aromas of red and black berries with touch of toasty oak; full-bodied with fine-grain tannins and flavors of blackcurrant, blackberries, spices and leather. Decant and serve at 70ºF. This is my favorite red to pair with gamy meats like venison; goes well with lamb and another favorite, beef and Mediterranean olives stew; try it with chocolate-based desserts as well.

Atanas Nechkov, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Wine Supervisor

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