One of France's most distinctive and under-appreciated appellations on the Mediterranean coast near Toulon in Provence; terraced limestone and clay-limestone soils in a natural amphitheatre sheltered from the Mistral wind. Mourvèdre-dominant reds require 18 months minimum oak aging and develop extraordinary complexity over 15-30 years. Exceptional savoury rosés and full-bodied whites also produced. The appellation has only 1,500 hectares but produces wines of global significance.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | Mediterranean conditions excellent; Mourvèdre showing aromatic depth and structure. |
| 2023 | — | Mediterranean conditions ideal; Mistral wind kept disease pressure low; Mourvèdre achieved characteristic concentration. |
| 2022 | — | Hot Mediterranean summer; ripe concentrated Mourvèdre; rosés show fresh aromatic character |
| 2021 | — | Balanced year with good acidity retention; elegant reds with classical structure; outstanding rosés |
| 2020 | — | Exceptional vintage; concentrated Mourvèdre with extraordinary depth; century-level wines possible |
| 2019 | — | Classic Bandol expression; Mourvèdre achieved full phenolic ripeness; age-worthy reds |
| 2018 | — | Rich and generous; some heat stress offset by careful picking; rosés particularly successful |
| 2017 | — | Drought year; limestone sites retained character. |