This 1983 library release from 16th-century Château Vannières is the epitome of authentic, old-school Bandol Rouge: low yields, long vinification, 35-day punch-down regimen, and nearly two years of maturation in large foudres and barrels. After it was bottled, it spent over 35 years resting in their dark, cool, ancient cellars. 

Like the 50+-year-old Remoissenet Burgundies we’ve offered in the past, this specific parcel of 1983 was hand-selected by Vannières’ owners, the Boisseaux family, within the past few years. After quality checking each bottle, the winners were topped off with the same wine and re-corked. Because there are only 12 remaining bottles stateside, we were unable to taste this historic wine but Vannières’ longtime liaison has, and he’s absolutely in love with it.