Domaine Ray Jane Bandol Rouge

Jane and Alain Constant own Domaine Ray-Jane which has been in their families since 1288. The vineyards spread over 64 acres in the terrroirs of Le Castellet and La Cadiere. The newly upgraded cellar is equipped with the latest technology (thermoregulated stainless steel tanks for maceration of all 3 wines, automatic system for pumping over the red Bandol. Alain’s father Raymond had a passion for all things used for winemaking (tools for vineyard management, barrel-making and winemaking) and a small museum lies on the property where a unique collection of over 20,000 tools is displayed.

Domaine Ray-Jane is certified organic. A third of the vines are 100 years old and planted on Restanques (terraces made of stones carved into the hills to prevent erosion and facilitate the natural distribution of water resources). The work in the vineyard is done without motorized tools (ploughing is done with horses and hoe). Harvest is manual.

All of that TLC comes through in this powerful red wine. A blend of 90% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache, and 5% Cinsault, all from 100+ year-old vines, this is structured, powerful, rich, and spicy red wine that would be amazing with some grilled meat or 10 to 20 years from now. If you choose to drink now, just aerate it for a good 3 to 4 hours.