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Where is Bandol wine from?

Bandol is a red wine from La Cadière-d'Azur, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault.

Bandol wine label
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Bandol at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationBandol
StyleRed wine
GrapesMourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
Village or townLa Cadière-d'Azur
RegionProvence
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.1960, 5.7550

Bandol

La Cadière-d'Azur, Provence, France

AOC

Mourvèdre on terraces above the sea

Appellation
Bandol
Grapes
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault

Bandol's terraced vineyards lie inland of the port of Bandol, around La Cadière-d'Azur and Le Castellet; the port once shipped the wine. Red Bandol must contain at least 50% Mourvèdre and spend at least 18 months in wood. The AOC was created in 1941.

Producers to know

  • Domaine Tempier
  • Château de Pibarnon
  • Château Pradeaux
  • Domaine de la Bégude
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Bandol: questions and answers

Where is Bandol wine from?

Bandol is a red wine from La Cadière-d'Azur, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault.

Which country is Bandol from?

Bandol is from France, in the Provence wine region.

What grape is Bandol made from?

Bandol is made mainly from Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault.

Is Bandol a red or a white wine?

Bandol is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Bandol?

Producers to know include Domaine Tempier, Château de Pibarnon, Château Pradeaux and Domaine de la Bégude.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.