Hi Dale,

"DaleW" schreef in bericht:

> Our first wine was the 2000 La Bastide Blanche "Cuvee Estagnol" Bandol.
> List said it was Syrah, but I was certain that it had plenty of
> Mourvedre- lots of not-quite-Bretty funk. Rustic but very good.
> Blackberry fruit overlaid with cow pasture, roast beef, and mushroom
> aromas. Moderate tannins. Very good. B+/A-

I don't think that Syrah is allowed in the AOC bandol.
According to various websites this wine is 85% Mourvedre and 15% Grenache.
So you are right with the Mourvedre.

Regards,

Robèrt