Château Pradeaux - Bandol - Le Lys - Red - 2021

Wine:

Pure and focused, the 2021 Bandol Le Lys Red showcases the full aromatic intensity of Mourvèdre. It opens with a ripe, precise nose marked by notes of myrtle, wild blackberry, and a subtle touch of ageing. On the palate, it’s still youthful, with firm tannins, but the wine already shows impressive definition, vibrant freshness, and masterful élevage. A few more months of patience will reward you.

Vinification:

hand harvested.

Color:

Dark red with some purple highlights.

Nose:

Magnificent. The nose is strikingly pure, precise, and ripe, with Mourvèdre shining through in full aromatic intensity—notes of myrtle, wild blackberry, and a subtle touch of élevage that adds depth and finesse.

Palate:

Still youthful, the wine shows a certain firmness in its tannins, but its definition is already clear, with remarkable freshness and beautifully handled ageing.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Enjoy with red meats such as beef, lamb or duck.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 and beyond for enthusiasts

A true monument of Bandol and awarded 3 stars by the prestigious French wine guide RVF (Revue du Vin de France), Château Pradeaux has been in the Portalis family since 1752 — and they’ve never strayed from its timeless, no-compromise style.

For over three centuries, the estate has turned out structured, powerful Reds that, with age, take on the depth and poise of great Bordeaux. The density, pedigree, and depth of recent vintages deliver a rare emotional punch.

Because Pradeaux doesn’t chase trends — it stays true to itself: a classic Red, built to age, with its power and personality reinforced by whole-cluster fermentation (virtually unheard of in Bandol) and long ageing — up to 48 months — in large old oak casks, with zero new wood.