# Moulin des Costes Charriage (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaines Bunan
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black pepper, liquorice, black cherry, vanilla, cedar, earth, leather, tobacco

## About this wine

Moulin des Costes Charriage 2021 is a red wine from Domaines Bunan, located in the AOP Bandol region of Provence, France. This wine is a representation of the estate's dedication to organic viticulture and its unique terroir. The Charriage cuvée is specifically produced from the oldest Mourvèdre vines on the Moulin des Costes estate, which is characterized by Triassic soils. Domaines Bunan is a family-run winery founded in 1961, with the current generation continuing its legacy of respecting the vine and its environment.

## Interesting facts

- Vines for this cuvée average 45 years old.
- The terroir includes Triassic soils with diverse mineral compositions.
- Domaines Bunan has been committed to organic farming since 2008.
- The Charriage cuvée is made from selected grapes from the oldest vines.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and powerful tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats. Its complexity can stand up to robust flavors, while any subtle herbal or peppery notes in the wine can echo or contrast with the herbs and spices used in the dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Moulin des Costes Charriage begins with hand-harvesting and sorting of the grapes. Following this, pneumatic pressing and cold settling are employed. Fermentation occurs in foudres and barriques, with minimal sulfur added. The wine then undergoes aging in new barriques and foudres, a process designed to develop its structure and complexity.