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Winemakers
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Domaine du Gros Noré, Bandol
Alain Pascal
Alain Pascal’s first vintage was in 1997, and the cave was constructed in 1998. Before that time Alain, who has always been passionate about wine, produced micro-cuvées of wines for his own interest. He and his brother now have about 15 hectares in production. The wines are vinified in foudres, and are big, rustic and full of fruit. 2001 was an exceptionally early vintage, and picking finished mid September. Alain de-stemmed nearly all his red grapes, as the stems were not ripe enough to be interesting. In 2000 the
Red cuvaison included more stems, and the wine is powerful and rich, still needing at least two to three years ageing. The 1999 has powerful ripe structured fruit, and needs opening several hours before drinking, or needs keeping for a couple more years. The
Rosé is from about 30% Mourvèdre, with Grenache and Cinsault. It is delicious, light and fresh, and is one of our favourite rosé wines. The
White, produced in very small quantities, is floral, full flavoured, with the scents of garrigue herbs. |
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