2017 Pradeaux Bandol Rouge 'Les Lys'

From: Bandol, FranceBlend: 80% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault and 5% Grenache Taste & Critical Acclaim: The 2017 Château Pradeaux Bandol ‘Les Lys’ has begun to show more nuances as of February 2024, but it still has at least five years of life to develop more complexity. Currently, it’s showcasing juicy black fruits like bing cherries, plum, and blackberry, with hints of anise, violets, cola, vibrant redcurrant acidity, cocoa, Christmas spice, and dusty tannins. We recommend decanting for about 30-45 minutes before enjoying it with dinner. 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Originally created as a young-vine cuvée, the 2017 Bandol Le Lys now comes from vines averaging 30 years of age. A blend of 80% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault and 5% Grenache, it offers up scents of mint, cola and plum on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is framed by dusty tannins. While it can be consumed with pleasure now—try it with rare beef or lamb—it should continue to soften and provide pleasure for sever