Bandol Wine Tasting Dinner

Join Robert Oustric of Domaine de la Bégude in Bandol, Provence, for Bandol wine tasting dinner evening at Lore of the Land.

Indulge your taste buds with a selection of delicious Bandol and IGP Méditérranée wines expertly paired with a delectable dinner menu.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply looking for a fun night out, our wine tasting dinner promises to be a Bandol bonanza of an experience. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to savour these fantastic wines in a charming and cosy atmosphere.

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Domaine de la Bégude was purchased in 1996 by seventh-generation winemaker Guillaume Tari, who was raised at third-growth Château Giscours in Margaux (which his grandfather acquired in 1954). Once a stopover for travellers seeking shelter and sustenance – ‘beguda’ means ‘drink’ or ‘the place to drink’ in Provençal – this Bandol estate was abandoned and overgrown when Guillaume rediscovered it. He and his wife replanted Domaine de la Bégude’s old terraces and restored its buildings to their former glory.

Today, the domaine encompasses 500 hectares of vines, of which thirty have been replanted, predominantly with Mourvèdre. Guillaume’s fascination with Mourvèdre’s ageing potential partly inspired his creation of the world’s largest collection of Mourvèdre clones, now totalling 116. Guillaume has recently sold the estate to the Rouleau family, owners of fifth-growth Chateau Dauzac in Margaux, who share Guillaume’s vision for the domaine and its wines.

Divided into eighty different parcels, Domaine de la Bégude’s vineyards are planted on a diverse ‘mosaic’ of clay and limestone soils, each ideally suited to the nuances of their various Mourvèdre clones. Planted at an average elevation of 410 metres above sea level, the domaine’s vineyards are the highest in the Bandol appellation. A combination of limestone subsoils, high elevation and sea breezes moderates the intense sunshine and brings freshness to the wines. The vineyards are farmed sustainably and are certified both organic and biodynamic.