Dupéré Barrera India Bandol Rouge 2022

A powerful yet elegant Bandol, combining ripe blackberry, dark chocolate and Mediterranean spice with refined tannins and a long, savoury finish. 🍷 Tasting notes Deep, intense red colour. The nose is rich and distinctive, showing dark chocolate, roasted notes and warm spices. The palate opens generously with a distinctly sun-drenched Mediterranean character, supported by fine, elegant tannins. Ripe wild blackberry emerges towards the finish, complemented by subtle oak. Concentrated and powerful, yet without sacrificing refinement. 🍽️ Food pairing Excellent with slow-cooked lamb, beef stew, wild boar, venison and Provençal meat dishes. The producer specifically recommends Mediterranean specialities such as pieds-paquets and civet, and notes that India works particularly well with spiced dishes. 🧭 Technical data Producer: Dupéré Barrera Collection Cuvée: India Appellation: AOP Bandol Vintage: 2022 Grape varieties: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan & Syrah Terroir: Stony clay-limestone soils, Mediterranean climate Vinification: 90% destemmed; long maceration with punch-downs, pump-overs and délestage Ageing: More than 18 months in oak foudres Alcohol: 15% vol. Serving temperature: 16–18°C Cellaring: 5–8 years Decanting: I would recommend 1–2 hours for the 2022 at this stage. Takeaway: A bold, Mediterranean Bandol with blackberry, chocolate and roasted spice, combining Mourvèdre-driven power with fine tannins and impressive elegance.