2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge "La Tourtine", Provence, France
ABOUT THE WINE
From a windswept, south-facing plateau between Castellet and La Cadière, La Tourtine captures the raw power of Bandolâs limestone-clay terroir. Comprising roughly 85% Mourvèdre with Grenache and Cinsault, the 2023 vintage reflects both concentration and restraintâthanks to the vineyardâs sunny exposure tempered by the Mistral winds. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 18â20 months in large old foudres, the wine maintains purity and structure without overt oak influence. Itâs a bottling built for the long haul, typically requiring several years to open fully, but offering profound rewards with age. Enjoy with game meats, slow-cooked lamb, or hearty mushroom dishes that match its intensity.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Tempier is revered as the soul of Bandol, its legacy tightly woven into the regionâs post-war revival and international renown. Under the stewardship of the Peyraud family since 1936, the estate has championed Mourvèdre as the noble grape of Provence, shaping the Bandol AOCâs identity in the process. Farming is certified organic, and winemaking is rooted in traditionâminimal intervention, native yeasts, no filtration, and ĂŠlevage in large old foudres. Tempierâs single-vineyard cuvĂŠesâLa Tourtine, La Migoua, and Cabassaouâare among the finest terroir-driven wines in southern France, each offering a distinct lens into the regionâs rugged terrain and Mediterranean character.
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ABOUT THE WINE
From a windswept, south-facing plateau between Castellet and La Cadière, La Tourtine captures the raw power of Bandolâs limestone-clay terroir. Comprising roughly 85% Mourvèdre with Grenache and Cinsault, the 2023 vintage reflects both concentration and restraintâthanks to the vineyardâs sunny exposure tempered by the Mistral winds. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 18â20 months in large old foudres, the wine maintains purity and structure without overt oak influence. Itâs a bottling built for the long haul, typically requiring several years to open fully, but offering profound rewards with age. Enjoy with game meats, slow-cooked lamb, or hearty mushroom dishes that match its intensity.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Tempier is revered as the soul of Bandol, its legacy tightly woven into the regionâs post-war revival and international renown. Under the stewardship of the Peyraud family since 1936, the estate has championed Mourvèdre as the noble grape of Provence, shaping the Bandol AOCâs identity in the process. Farming is certified organic, and winemaking is rooted in traditionâminimal intervention, native yeasts, no filtration, and ĂŠlevage in large old foudres. Tempierâs single-vineyard cuvĂŠesâLa Tourtine, La Migoua, and Cabassaouâare among the finest terroir-driven wines in southern France, each offering a distinct lens into the regionâs rugged terrain and Mediterranean character.
