# Château la Rouvière Rouge (2015)

- **Producer:** Domaines Bunan
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Mourvèdre, Syrah
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, smoke, chocolate, forest floor, mushroom, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château la Rouvière Rouge is a distinguished red wine from the AOC Bandol in Provence, France, produced by Domaines Bunan. The estate, owned by the Bunan family since 1969, features historic vineyards planted on steep, south-facing terraces with limestone marl subsoil. The wine is primarily made from Mourvèdre (90%) with a small addition of Syrah (10%). Domaines Bunan is committed to organic viticulture, with the vineyard cultivated without insecticides or weed killers since 2008 and certified organic in 2011. This approach aims to express the unique terroir of Bandol.

## Interesting facts

- The estate's vines are over 50 years old.
- Vineyards are planted on steep, south-facing terraces.
- Organic farming has been practiced since 2008.
- The wine is predominantly Mourvèdre (90%).

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and robust tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The wine's inherent savory and earthy notes complement game and red meats, while its structure can stand up to hearty sauces and fats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Château la Rouvière Rouge begins with destemming the grapes, followed by a 30-day maceration period in stainless steel or truncated wooden vats with temperature-controlled fermentation. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak foudres and barrels. Grapes are cultivated organically and harvested manually. The producer, Domaines Bunan, emphasizes traditional methods to reflect the Bandol terroir.