Terrebrune Bandol Rouge 2020

Deep and expressive on the nose, this opens with very dark fruit and layered earth tones—black cherry, dried fig, iron-rich soil, and garrigue—set against a firm limestone backdrop. On the palate, the wine relaxes, showing a more open and generous fruit expression, with the dark fruit unfurling smoothly across the mid-palate rather than staying held in reserve. Savory and mineral elements remain fully present, but they move in lockstep with the fruit, creating a sense of complete harmony rather than tension. The tannins are firm yet resolved, and the acidity keeps the wine grounded and composed. Drinking beautifully now with air, but with no urgency—this has both present pleasure and the structure to continue evolving at its own pace.