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- fuma88 - 11-24-1999
While in France in '94 I, being a complete novice, bought a bottle in Aix-en-Provence because it was a red with a nice label. Here is what it says:
Domaine Les Bastides
Cuvee Speciale 1989
Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks.
- Bucko - 11-24-1999
Need more details - there are several Bastide wines.
Bucko
- fuma88 - 11-24-1999
Proprietor Jean Salen
Les Bastides - 13610 Puy Ste. Reparade
That's about all the info that's left, hope that helps.
- Bucko - 11-24-1999
Did some more digging and got an answer for you:
Domaine Les Bastides, Bandol, owned by Jean Salen, who left the local cooperative to open his own winery in 1976. The close knit family strives for top quality from their Northern facing vineyards. He uses Cabernet in place of Syrah in his red blend, stating that Syrah is too vinous for him. He prefers concentrated wines with ageability.
Bucko
[This message has been edited by Bucko (edited 11-25-1999).]