The 2021 Château Vannières Bandol Blanc is a distinctive white from Provence’s Bandol appellation, showing ripe pear, white peach and citrus alongside white flowers, fennel, subtle honey and Mediterranean herbal notes. The mature vintage brings added texture and savoury complexity while retaining a fresh, mineral character.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and beautifully textured, with bright acidity balancing ripe stone fruit, citrus and delicate floral flavours. Pear and peach are complemented by subtle nutty, herbal and saline notes, giving the wine a layered and savoury profile. The palate is rounded but focused, with a fine mineral edge carrying through to a long, dry and persistent finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for drinkers who enjoy distinctive Southern French whites with texture, freshness and developed savoury character. The 2021 vintage is well suited to drinking now, while further short-term cellaring can add complexity. Best enjoyed over the next 3–5 years. Serve lightly chilled with bouillabaisse, grilled Mediterranean fish, butter-poached marron, roast chicken with fennel and herbs, or seared scallops with brown butter and lemon.
