The noble terroir of Provence and the signature of the Tari Family raised at Chateau Giscours in Margaux and at the Domaine de la Begude in Bandol - the 7th generation of vignerons - gave birth to this valiant Cadet.
A selection with a fragrance of freedom, respectful of the environment, carried by the Mistral wind and the light of the Mediterranean Sea.
A selection of young vines, with no oak aging. Full fruit with a fresh and provencal character. Scents of black cherries, notes of menthol and spices. Harmonious and fruity on the palate with a spicy and warm finish, on elegant tannins.
Grilled lamb, meat cooked with sauce, southern French cuisine and tasty dishes (tajines, couscous, paellas).
"This is like a second wine for the estate. A generous wine, it is ripe with black fruits that are sustained by tannins and fragrant aromas. It has warmth, density and an evocative, herbal aftertaste. Drink from 2022. Organic. - ROGER VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2021), 90 pts
"A juicy, fruity blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault, this wine is lightly textured with soft tannins. The equivalent of a second wine for this estate, it focuses on ripe black fruits and fresh acidity. Drink from 2022. Organic. - Roger VOSS."
- Wine Enthusiast (June/July 2021), 91 pts
"This wine starts with a stalky character that develops into a richer, juicy black fruitiness. Produced from organically grown grapes, the wine is packed with berry flavors, layered with acidity and well structured. Drink from late 2020. - Roger VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (June/July 2020), 90 PTS
"This young, deep-purple-colored wine is almost the equivalent of a Bordeaux second wine. A blend across the two appellations of Côtes de Provence and Bandol, it has a rich potential, spicy, herbal while also packed with generous black fruits. The tannins will allow it to age, so save for 2019. - Roger VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (July 1st 2018), 90 PTS
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"Roughly one-third each Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault, the 2017 Cadet de la Begude is a new IGP wine meant to introduce the domaine to new audiences. It's an unoaked, medium to full-bodied wine, bold and berry-scented, loaded with plum and raspberry flavors, soft tannins and a lingering finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September, September 2018), 90 pts
Go To Cadet de la Begude Rouge
"As to the reds, the 2017 Cadet de la Begude is close to an even split of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault that’s a selection of younger vines aged in tank. It’s a charming, textured, nicely layered Bandol that has good complexity in its spicy dark fruits and peppery aromatics. It’s already drinking nicely yet will keep for 7-8 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts
Go To Cadet de la Begude Rouge
Domaine de La Bégude was founded in 1996 by brothers Guillaume and Louis Tari, who continue an old family wine tradition (Château Giscours, 3rd Cru, Margaux). Today the estate is ...
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