2018 Domaine de l'Olivette Bandol

"Lovely Stuff" ~95 Robert Parker Bandol - "Simply the Best Red Wines Made in Provence" ~Forbes One of the Most Tightly Regulated Appellations in France Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine "They are quite simply the best red wines made in Provence, perhaps even southern France." (About Bandol) ~Forbes Magazine For over two centuries, Domaine de l’Olivette has remained in the hands of the same family, making it one of the most storied and respected estates in the Bandol appellation. Nestled in a natural amphitheater between the Mediterranean and the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, this vineyard enjoys the perfect balance of sun, sea breeze, and terroir—an environment where Mourvèdre thrives and reaches its full potential. Originally a diverse agricultural estate producing wheat, vegetables, and olives (hence the name), the Domaine fully embraced winemaking excellence when Bandol earned AOC status in 1941. Today, Jean-Luc Dumoutier and his family continue this legacy, hand-ha