Excellent show Gary.

QOTD: Bandol – a favorite. I’ve had a ’98 Chateau Pradeaux and both the ’00 and ’02 Tempier. One bottle left of the ’02 Tempier. I find these guys need bottle age and decanting. What a match for Provance Style Roast Leg of Lamb.

Never had one, I’ll keep my eyes open now though.

Thanks GV, always broadening my wine horizons. A new region in France to be aware of, and more unique wines to try! Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you at Crushpad tomorrow!

QOTD – I had the 04 Tempier, it was a huge beast, something to put away for a few years and come back to it.

Thanks for doing a show on this region. It has some tremendous values not only in the reds but the roses as well.

Hey gary good episode.

QOTD:
-I have never had one or even heard of one lol.

funny, same for me… trying a tempier bandol la mourtine probably a 90 from many many years ago turned me on to my wine love.

will have to search for the la galantine. thanks for the tip.

QOTD : I have never had a Bandol, but I look forward to trying one soon.

Bandol ho yea posted on 2004 La Bastide Blanche this one is 100% Mourvedre. A must have wine.

QOTD: Yes, I have drunk probably 10 vintages of Tempier Bandol, including all of the special vineyard versions. I love Bandol, but I have never had one to my recollection that was anywhere near its peak in less than 10 years….nor even particularly pleasant in much less than 10 years. They do age spectacularly, however. I am currently drinking the 1990 vintage.

QOTD: I had Bandol Rose once and thought it was very good. Cant recall the producer though. Thanks GV great show. Keep up the great work. Hey, and xmas mystery sampler case coming our way??

Not had a bandol that I can remember. Will have to seek one out

does anyone know what happened to gary scores link above? Whats up with Chris SS he doesnt put them up anymore?

I never had a Bandol… poor me.

I like your pullover sweater. It looks cozy.

QOTD: I’ve never had a Bandol, but I am definitely going to go look for the La Gallentin. It’s hard being a poor college student with a tight budget…even $17 for me is “not inexpensive.”

I have not had a Bandol before, but that is not surprising since 1) I had never heard of it before now (shame on me), and 2) not sure how many local wine proprietors carry it. Well…time to go find out about the latter.

No I have not but I will surely seek it out now, :>

I’m a Lurker! I have been watching this show since the beginning, this show compelled me to comment. I have just started drinking Bandol, I’ve gotten all my friends hooked. Highly recommend the wine below. Drink now or hold. Awesome QPR, one of the best!

2004 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Les Restanques de Pibarnon

Does anyone else have another recommendation in Bandol?

GV – QOTD – No, but I want to now!

Gary,

We love you in Calistoga and are waiting for a program on Calistoga wines and a movie review of Bottle Shock.

-jacques

Yooo GeeVee!!
Another Great Episode (as usual)!!!!

QOTD: Never had a Bandol….unless it was
loooooong time ago (?) and i forgot about it.
Gotta seek some out!! Yeeeaaah!!! 🙂

QOTD: I have only had roses….never a red…but will seek one out! Cheers

Another great episode. I’ve never had a Bandol before (actually, never heard of it before) and I’ve added it to the ever growing list of wines I’d like to try soon. I must say this show has really expanded not only my interest in different wines but the background knowledge of the regions, the grapes, everything. I’m beginning to notice the few wine tastings I’ve been to are rather narrow in scope after watching the show for a few months now and I’m beginning to want more out of these events! I REALLY enjoy the show – it’s very RADOOL!!!

Gary,

Great show. Thanks for the info on Bandol. Also, appreciated the recommendations from the Thanksgiving show. The Triennes went great with the Turkey and the whole family loved it.

Two comments for a (usually) Lurker:

1) I will never, ever, say “radool” under any circumstances.
2) Great Bandol show, I look forward to trying my first. I’m a fan of mouvedre as a blending grape in GSMs, so it will be cool to taste it (mostly) on it’s own.

Two comments for a (usually) Lurker:

1) I will never, ever, say “radool” under any circumstances.
2) Great Bandol show, I look forward to trying my first. I’m a fan of mouvedre as a blending grape in GSMs, so it will be cool to taste it (mostly) on it’s own.