Tasting Notes
"Wonderfully perfumed, the 2023 Rosé entices with orange oil, nectarines, crushed wild berries and savory herbs. Rich and broad yet with a stimulating core of acidity, this plays a game of contrasts on the palate, mixing citrus-laced green melon with zesty spice and crisp mineral tones. A cascade of rosy inner florals fills the senses, as a resonance of white peach and a zest of lime keep the mouth salivating. Glorious today yet also gently tannic, the 2023 is a showstopper." Eric Guido, Vinous.com
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Domaine Tempier's reputation is arguably more well known than the Bandol appellation itself. The estate was founded back in the 1940s by Lucie Tempiers and Lucien Peyraud who made it their mission to put Bandol on the map for age worthy wines that could compete with the top wines of the Rhone and Bordeaux, celebrating the deep, rich varietal of Mouvedre which Bandol is famous for. Under the direction of Daniel Ravier since 1999 the wines are getting better and better and are a must have for the collector. The 2023 Rosé, of which we have 60 bottles, is highly sought after. A beautiful blend of approximately 50% Mouvedre with Grenache and Cinsault. It is one of the top Rosés you can find, not only from Bandol, but the whole of Provence. Known for it's long life, Jancis Robinson once wrote "Nowadays, in a rosé-obsessed world, it has to be a Provence pink, preferably one with real character. Domaine Tempier’s Bandol rosé would be the classic choice and continues to develop in bottle for years – whereas most of them fall off their perch before the next vintage has finished fermenting.", this will keep superbly for 5 years or more, and develop delicious candied fruit flavours.