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Author: Peter Kupers

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An in depth look at Bandol (II)

Posted on October 24, 2018November 27, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in France, Provence Tagged Bandol, French Wine, Mourvèdre, Organic Wine, Vinification, Whole bunch fermentation6 Comments on An in depth look at Bandol (II)

Whole-bunch fermentation is a hot topic in winemaking these days. As anyone who walked passed a vine come harvest time has surely noticed, a grape bunch contains not only grapes but also stems. These stems only make up 3 to 4% of the total bunch, but they can have a […]

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An in depth look at Bandol (I)

Posted on October 3, 2018November 27, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in Provence Tagged Bandol, Carignan, Cinsault, French Wine, Mourvèdre, Wine7 Comments on An in depth look at Bandol (I)

Bandol is considered as the only region where Mourvèdre reaches its full potential, thanks to its sun-drenched terroir. Mourvèdre, a late ripening grape variety, needs as much sun as it can get, but can at the same time be prone to drought stress, making is not always easy to find […]

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The greatest appellation of the Provence: Bandol

Posted on September 24, 2018November 27, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in France, Provence, Spotlight Tagged Bandol, France, French Wine, Mourvèdre, Provence, Tempier5 Comments on The greatest appellation of the Provence: Bandol

Bandol is the greatest appellation in the Provence. Sure, you may think that there are certain estates that deliver superior wines like Richeaume or Trévallon, and I would agree with you, but there is a consistency to the wines of Bandol, a particular touch that makes them stand out as […]

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The Wines of Cassis – Clos Sainte Magdeleine

Posted on August 23, 2018November 27, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in Provence Tagged Cassis, Clairette, French Wine, Marsanne, Provence8 Comments on The Wines of Cassis – Clos Sainte Magdeleine

On holiday, people tend to let the setting influence their opinion on what they eat and drink. It’s a decent explanation as to why so many Belgians come back from the Provence with their trunk stuffed with rosé, only to discover at home that it just doesn’t deliver the same […]

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