Vinos a la venta: La Bégude
La Bégude
★ Bodega asociadaBreathtaking views over the Mediterranean coastline and the Bay of La Ciotat, a winemaking history stretching back centuries... Welcome to one of Bandol's landmark estates.
The estate has been certified organic since 2006 and obtained the Demeter biodynamic certification in 2023.
Already owner of the vineyard holdings at Château Giscours, Guillaume Tari saw in Bandol, and especially in La Bégude, an estate of extraordinary potential when he acquired it in 1996. In 2022, the estate was sold to the Roulleau family, owners among others of Château Dauzac, who are committed to preserving this remarkable historical and natural heritage.
La Bégude is a huge 500 hectare property, of which only 40 are planted with vines. The estate lies in the Cadière d'Azur region, near Castellet in the Var. It also has a large olive grove. The vineyard is in the Bandol appellation with 28 hectares sitting at the highest pint of the appellation at an altitude of 400 metres, imparting intense freshness on the wines.With a rich history, the site is like an open book. The barrel cellar, for example, is a 7th century Merovingian chapel. There are remnants of wine vats dating from the 14th century! La Bégude ("The place where one drinks"), is one of Bandol's most magnificent properties; six grape varieties are grown: Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault, for the reds, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and Rolle for the whites. The soil is mainly marly and clayey on a limestone base.
The estate has been certified organic since 2006 and obtained the Demeter biodynamic certification in 2023.
Already owner of the vineyard holdings at Château Giscours, Guillaume Tari saw in Bandol, and especially in La Bégude, an estate of extraordinary potential when he acquired it in 1996. In 2022, the estate was sold to the Roulleau family, owners among others of Château Dauzac, who are committed to preserving this remarkable historical and natural heritage.
Vídeo de la bodega La Bégude
OPINIONES DE LAS GUÍAS
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
Bought by Guillaume Tari in 1996, he and his wife run this historically-rich domain with spirit and wholeheartedly, respecting the surrounding nature as much as possible and producing wines in-line with their philosophy, according to which “quality is the sum of many different details, each requiring equal amounts of rigor”. The Mourvèdre expresses not only the personality of its terroir but also the winemaker.
LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE
With a big difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures and a strong regional wind, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. The Grenache grapes reach a dimension rarely found in Bandol, undoubtedly thanks to the terroir of gravel.