I had a Bandol rose a few years ago with a bowl of bouillabaisse. I can’t recall the name, but I loved how the acidity cut through the olive oil shellac that coated my lips after a few spoonfulls of that rich stew.

I had a Bandol rose a few years ago with a bowl of bouillabaisse. I can’t recall the name, but I loved how the acidity cut through the olive oil shellac that coated my lips after a few spoonfulls of that rich stew.

First Bandol was Domaine Tempier Rose this past summer. I was blown away, the first rose I have had that started like a white and finished like a red, amazing. I am lucky enough to live near Kermit Lynch wine shop in Berkeley so I have had some great wines from these smaller French regions. Anyone in the SF Bay area needs to check out this shop, the staff is phenomenal and they will find you something different for your price range.

2004 Domaine Le Galantin Bandol, sold out.. hmm

love the area, Provence, never (yet) had these Bandol

God bless Provence.

I had the 2004 Tempier at a wonderful dinner in Aix-en-Provence this summer and loved it. Didn’t feel as tight as most people say (everyone tells me that 2004 Tempiers still need to be put away for 5-10 yrs). Since we’ve been back I’ve tried to get some 2004 La Tourtine but have not had luck finding it.

I see the Galantin here and there but have always ignored, thinking it was a cheap Tempier wannabe. Now I feel like an idiot, but that’s exactly why I watch WLTV. Will buy some tomorrow!

You should taste some whites from Cassis (near Bandol) to carry on the Provençal theme!

QOTD: Ah yes, love Bandol…love mourvedre…I really like the wines coming out of Provence and the south of France in general. Great q/p. How about a Bandol rose show next summer?

sounds like i need to try a bandol! great show g-man.

Another great show Gary, top 10!!

QOTD: I will be honest, I never heard of it until now, but thats why I love this show. I am going to seek some out and try it…thanx Gary.

QOTD – Never tried a bandol but we actually have the Galantin….!!!!! I am heading out to buy it right now!!!!

I’ve had the Domaine du Gros’ Noré Bandol 2000. I want more Bandol. Great episode.

ive only drank rose from bandol…am i an idiot? would love to taste these..the cheaper one sounds best. keep up the good works edumakating us. why have i only drank rose from bandol. whats the deal with rose there. they are some of the best roses ive ever had….price points dont matter do they. only quality. thanx gary. im gonna use my daughters myspace page,can she come if we win?can we do a fruit juice show? tasting for the underage drinker? or whatever…

if we win i mean the widget thing. only my daughter has a webpage myspace

He I am, lurking again….sorry. But I tend to watch you while I’m making dinner and cracking the wine open. As much as I enjoy the banter I just have my hands full of goose liver and just can’t type…I will try to do better! 🙂 Any, yes I’ve had it once or twice but can’t remember my impressions. Will have to go back and try again. Thanks and keep up the great work and please don’t come down on us ‘lurkers’ too hard. Cheers!

Lurker # 800815 checking in Gary!
i love it when the cheap wines win.
good showing but got to go back to lurking…

I had the 98 Domaine La Suffrene and it was really fantastic. They also make very good rose.

Nice webisode Gary. I used to comment more often, but recently reverted to lurker status–the enigmatic nature is more appealing. But here is a comment for you to tally if that’s what strokes your ego.

AOTD: Never a Bandol, but it’s now on my wishlist.

QOTD: never had one before, but I definitely will now!

Great read: “Adventures on the Wine Route,” by Kermit Lynch. If you want to know about Bandol…

QOTD: I’ve had a few mourvedre based wines, but never a bandol. We carry the Tempier, but I might let it hang around a little before I try some.

I haven’t had any and was really looking forward to trying it–too bad it’s sold out already!

QOTD: Bandol virgin on deck, Cap’n! Sheesh, never even head of it before today. I do live a sheltered life as a wine pirate. rrrggghh! (Had to use little r’s due to my provincial existence) No, not Provencal, provincial! Good show, GV.

Gonna head to LCBO to pick up some of that Galantin so that I can say I’ve tried Bandol.

Yes I have had a few Bandols including Tempier. They are different than most wines I drink and different is good sometimes. Like you said they are on the structured side.

I have never tried Bandol but I do admire Kermit Lynch and love his newsletter.

thanks gary. another excellent show.
QOTD: i’ve had both the ’04 and ’05 Tempier. i had the same reaction to the ’05. i thought the ’04 was superior.