Dark and inviting, with a tightly coiled core of warm mulled anise, plum and blackberry notes and a frame of singed alder and mesquite accents. The broad, solid finish reveals a pleasant leathery echo. Best from 2017 through 2022. 1,100 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Provence / Bandol Select to Add

Dark and vinous, with a big core of warmed red and black currant confiture, laced with alder, bay leaf and tobacco details, backed by a loamy echo through the finish. Despite the surfeit of bass notes, the fruit sings purely all the way through. Best from 2017 through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 50 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Provence / Bandol Select to Add

Dark and brooding, with solid grip imparted by a licorice root coating that wraps the steeped plum, blackberry and bitter cherry fruit. Alder, savory and camphor notes line the finish, with a sanguine hint. Needs to stretch out in the cellar. Best from 2016 through 2025. 250 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Provence / Bandol Select to Add

Well-sculpted, with intense notes of hot stone and mineral to the flavors of raspberry tart, pomegranate, spiced cherry and roasted walnut. Black olive and dark chocolate fill the powerfully tannic finish. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault. Drink now through 2018. 2,000 cases made.??–KM??Region: France / Provence / Bandol Select to Add