Mission Codename Yes, More-vèdre!
Domaine Tempier and Bandol. Bandol and Domain Tempier. It’s hard to say one without the other.
Located in one of most picture perfect sites in southern France, the wine is no less that AMAZING! This wine is the epitome of terroir with a minimum 50% of Mourvèdre grown in Sandstone, limestone, and sandy marl the cuvée is selected from some of the best sites owned by the Domaine.
“Easily the most widely recognized estate in Bandol, Domaine Tempier has been run by the Peyraud family since 1936. Today, with the passing of Lucien Peyraud in 1996 and the retirement of sons Francois and Jean-Marie, the estate is run by the tall, energetic and talented Daniel Ravier…” - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
91 Points – James Suckling
“Aromas of dark fruit with plums, blackberries and some iron and black cherries. Bark, too. Full to medium body with concrete undertones to the dark fruit. Delicate center palate, but finishes creamy and flavorful with light chewiness and dusty texture. Drink now.”
What the Winery Says
2018 'Cuvée Classique' Bandol Rouge
- Winemaker
- Jennifer Chabin
- Varietals
- 75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 2% Carignan
- Vintage
- 2018
- Alcohol
- %14
- Appellation
- Bandol, Provence
- Soils
- Clay, limestone & sandy marls
- Yields
- 43 hl/ha
- Vine age
- 35-40 years
- Density
- 10,000 vines/ha
- Aging
- 18 months
- Barrels
- 33% large oak casks