🪻1985 Château Pradeaux Bandol from only HK$480 per bt

"One of the region's grand old estates.” - Joe Czerwinski of Wine Advocate
 
Château Pradeaux stands as a benchmark estate in Bandol, Provence, with a history that stretches back to 1752 when it entered the Portalis family through inheritance. The estate, perched near the Mediterranean in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, has weathered centuries of upheaval—from the French Revolution to the ravages of World War II—emerging each time with renewed vitality. The modern era of Château Pradeaux began in earnest in 1940, when the indomitable Countess Arlette Portalis and her mother revived the domaine, transforming it into the “kingdom of Mourvèdre.” Today, the estate remains in the hands of the Portalis family, guided by Cyrille Portalis, who continues the tradition of meticulous, hands-on winemaking.
 
The soul of Château Pradeaux is Mourvèdre, the noble grape that defines Bandol’s reds and rosés. The estate’s Bandol Rouge is composed of at least 95% Mourvèdre from old, head-trained vines, with a touch of Grenache lending subtle spice. Grapes are never destemmed, and the wines are aged for a minimum of four years in large, old oak foudres, allowing the formidable tannins to soften and the wine’s profound complexity to emerge. These are wines built for the cellar, renowned for their ability to age gracefully for decades, revealing layers of dark fruit, garrigue, and wild Provençal herbs as the years unfold.
 
Stepping into forties of age, we have found a nice parcel of 1985 Chateau Pradeaux Bandol which could create a different journey of wine especially if you are looking at mature bottles -



1985 Château Pradeaux Bandol
HK$480 per bottle, 12 available in stock
 
^Market Price:HK$709 per bottle
 
Subject to final confirmation. Immediately available.

Delivery is free-of-charge for single purchase above HK$3,000 or 6 bottles (or accumulated amount at time of delivery); otherwise, a standard delivery fee of HK$100 applies.