1/5
SweetnessDrySweet
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Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a variety with a distinct regional identity.
Typical flavour register
01Black plum02Blueberry03Game04Leather05Herbs
In the glass
A visual taste profile.
These scales describe a representative dry expression. Climate, harvest date, yields and winemaking can move an individual wine in another direction.
4/5
AciditySoftFresh
3/5
TanninSilkyFirm
4/5
BodyLightFull
4/5
FruitSavouryFruit-led
Where it grows
From origin to the wider vineyard.
The first country is the grape’s principal reference point; the remaining countries show important established cultivation rather than a complete planting census.
Mediterranean France
Core countryBandol · Provence · Jumilla
Three useful expressions
Fresh & fruit-led
Juicy fruit, moderate extraction and little oak emphasise immediate pleasure.
Classic regional style
The grape’s familiar balance of fruit, structure, spice and place.
Structured & age-worthy
Lower yields, selected sites and careful ageing build concentration and longevity.
Handling
Serve15–18 °C
GlassLarge red-wine glass
Decant30–60 minutes when young
Cellar2–12 years by style
At the table
Pair it by weight, freshness and aroma.
Why Mourvèdre matters
Mourvèdre is the structural backbone of Bandol, where late ripening creates dense, savoury reds capable of long ageing.
The best examples balance the grape’s natural character with climate, soil and cellar choices. Treat the profile as a compass rather than a fixed recipe.
Reference databases and further readingVIVC · Variety database ↗OIV · Vitivinicultural data ↗Wine Folly · Grape guide ↗