Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, whose name derives directly from the word “monastery”, is a grape variety that originated in Spain where it is called Monastrell (or Mataró in Catalonia). It spread to France, becoming established in Provence, and in the Languedoc and Roussillon regions. In Bandol, Mourvèdre is central to the blends used to produce rosé and red wines. The wines are richly coloured and full-bodied, with superb notes of fruit, undergrowth and truffle. Mourvèdre features in a number of wines from iconic estates, such as Grange des Pères, Beaucastel, Vieux Télégraphe, Clos des Papes and Peyre Rose as well as some great-value wines from Château Pradeaux, Romain Le Bars and Guigal.
