I actually discovered Mourvèdre through the Spanish variety of Monastrell…

My best Bandol was one I drank 1 month ago…. 1979 Domaine d’Ott… SOOOO alive and fresh, yet full and velvety… Beautiful!!!

Greetings from Paris (where I will be attending tommorrow Grand Tasting event…. http://www.grandtasting.com Chack it out!!

QOTD: No Bandol… yet!

QOTD. I have had a number of Bandols, including numerous vintages of Tempier. I live in Berkeley and can walk to Kermit Lynch’s retail store from my house, so that’s where I got turned on to Bandol. In all honesty I’m not surprised the Tempier didn’t fare as well. That wine needs to be aged for at least 5 years before I would touch it (as do most Bandols…Mourvedre is really tannic). I had a 95 Tempier Migoua (one of the single vineyards) about 2 weeks ago and it was just coming into shape nicely but still young. These wines can easily age for 10-20 years, and really do soften and open up, but have incredible balance from the tannins. They’re fantastic with any grilled meat and I love them with Italian food as well. The Galantin sounds like a great deal for less than $20. That’s a real bargain for Bandol, most of which are north of $30. Go get some, put ’em in the cellar for 5-10 years and think how good they’ll taste. Don’t drink them when they’re young. This stuff is like good Bordeaux.

Radool??? What are you ten, Gary? That maybe one of the stupidest things I have ever heard out of your mouth. I expect more from you. God help us if that word catches fire.

QOTD: Never tried a Bandol yet, but will definitely give it a shot. Thanks as always for turning me on to wines I’ve never even heard of!

Dear Lurkers,
I was once like you, lurking on Gary and his wine show.
But then one day i decided to comment, and it changed my life.
Well, it didn’t really change my life, but it made Gary happier, so you should do it too.
DO IT!

Dear Gary,
i had not heard of Bandol until today,
I’ll keep an eye out for it, but it may not be in my price range. yet.
When’s the next 120 gonna be?

oh, and i was on colourlovers today, and i saw a little WLTV link in the corner that linked me to the “new to wine” section.
Which for some reason i’d never noticed before, and it kept me amused for ages.
Thanks man
I can’t wait to win the widget contest and cohost the show with you.

Gary, be careful if when you go back to Provence, the Tempier police have a warrent out for you!

QOTD: To do for 2008: Try a Bandol.

I am new to wine. I really enjoy a heavy red. I just wanted to say It is great to see someone who is not stuffy, or up tight that knows about wine. I will definitely watch your internet show, and tell others about it. Thanks!! PS. I found you from Bzz agent.

Don’t Bandols really like a little bottle age?
Bandol is one of the first southern french wines I ever drank,, it used to be 13 dollars.

I love Pradeaux 2000

I’ve never tried a Bandol, but will definitely search some out at my local wine spot. Though, I do need to start cruising around for a new wine shop, as my current one is WAY overpriced (at least I think so)

I’ve had several of the Tempier pinks — they’re about the only southern French pinks I’ve disliked. I also had the 1993 Tempier, an though it nice but over-priced.

“T”

I’ve had several of the Tempier pinks — they’re about the only southern French pinks I’ve disliked. I also had the 1993 Tempier, an though it nice but over-priced.

“T”

QOTD – no, i haven’t tried a Bandol – yet.

Still watching…just lurking.

QOTD…Yes. Don’t remember. I had it at a tasting at a local wine shop. I loved it as Morved is my favorite grape.

Your prices are way lower than the ones I’ve seen when I go shopping for wine. I’ll have to check out your store!

I’ve never had a Bandol. I need to fix that soon.

Never had a Bandol. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend Gary.

I’ve had the 04 Domaine Tempier. Noticed a touch of cinnamon on the finish. Currently I have an 04 and 05 Tempier in the cellar. Time to try others!

Enjoyed the show…just goes to show…you have to taste the wines to know how much you like them. Thought you said “Bob Dole” at the beginning of the show. Don’t think I’ll have any trouble remembering the pronunciation of Bandol.

QOTD: No. But we will have to look for some, especially the first one.

Enjoyed the show…just goes to show…you have to taste the wines to know how much you like them. Thought you said “Bob Dole” at the beginning of the show. Don’t think I’ll have any trouble remembering the pronunciation of Bandol.

QOTD: No. But we will have to look for some, especially the first one.

QOTD: Yes, no maybe – who can say? Gary, I apreciate the fact that you, and many of the people who post here keep such great records, but I just want to drink a good glass. I think you’re starting to attract too many “snobs” when you ask a question like that and they all get to brag about their cellars. Either that or I’m in a bad mood today and just want to be mean to somebody.

Gary, I had Bandol in 1978 or so. I lived very close to Kermit Lynch’s old, tiny shop, when he just had one or two other people working there, and he had just stated bringing in the Domaine Tempier. I bought it on his recommendation. It cost about 7-8 dollars, as I recall. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t that impressed with it, even though it was getting good reviews, and I haven’t tried a Bandol since. In fact, I was shocked whaen you told mentioned the price.

Now, I’m going to have to try one again. I’ll look for that Gallantin, on the basis of this episode. I’ve gotten pretty much stuck in a wine rut over the years, and your show is slowly but surely pulling me out of it.

Gary, I had Bandol in 1978 or so. I lived very close to Kermit Lynch’s old, tiny shop, when he just had one or two other people working there, and he had just stated bringing in the Domaine Tempier. I bought it on his recommendation. It cost about 7-8 dollars, as I recall. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t that impressed with it, even though it was getting good reviews, and I haven’t tried a Bandol since. In fact, I was shocked whaen you told mentioned the price.

Now, I’m going to have to try one again. I’ll look for that Gallantin, on the basis of this episode. I’ve gotten pretty much stuck in a wine rut over the years, and your show is slowly but surely pulling me out of it.

QOD – never had a Bandol before. Thanks for the knowledge!

Great show, Gary! I’ll definitely have to try these.

QOTD: nope! but I will try some, and report back.