Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 1990 [RARE] Burgundy Rouge with notes of spice box

with notes of spice box

with blackberries and raspberries all shot through with spicy stalk elements

I suspect that If this had been stored at 13C rather than 17C it would not have shown so well

these terraced vineyards of limestone scree and marl enjoy perfect southwest sun exposure

a seamless

Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 1990 [RARE] Burgundy Rouge with notes of spice boxInto Neck; Only two vintages produced of this cuvee: 1990 & 1989 97 Wine Advocate One of the greatest producers of southern France, this Bandol estate is dedicated to producing massive, hugely extracted wines that are meant to gracefully endure 20 30 years of cellaring. Two wines to make reservations for are the 1990 Bandol and 1990 Bandol Cuvee Vieilles Vignes. These sensational wines are the quintessential expressions of Bandol. Neither is