Domaine Tempier
When Lucie "Lulu" Tempier married Lucien Peyraud in 1936, her father gave them Domaine Tempier, an active farm that had been in the family since 1834, near Le Plan du Castellet, just outside the Mediterranean seaport village of Bandol. Tasting a pre-phylloxera bottle of Domaine Tempier Bandol (a wedding gift from his father-in-law) inspired Lucien to research the terroir of Bandol extensively. Up until that point, old vineyards planted with Mourvèdre had been systematically replanted to higher-yielding varietals. However, more research not only showed its historical roots to the area, but the grape proved to be more resistant to oxidation, producing wines with great aging potential. By 1941, with the assistance of neighboring vignerons, Lucien worked with the I.N.A.O. (Institut National des Appellations d'Origines) to establish Bandol as its own A.O.C. Needless to say, large-scale replanting of Mourvèdre ensued, and Bandol now requires a fifty percent minimum in all reds. Lucien will forever be celebrated as the Godfather of Bandol, but also as the man who revived Mourvèdre to its former glory. Raising deep and structured wines of such refinement and longevity has made Domaine Tempier truly a grand cru de Provence.
Domaine Tempier 'La Migoua' Bandol Rouge 2016
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La Migoua is made up of heterogeneous clay that varies in color between red, ochre, and blue. At 270 meters, it sits at the highest
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2017
$45.95 $59.73
There is something about the dark, inky Mourvdre, plus the salty sea air caressing the vines every night, that typifies classic Bandol. This wine is
Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2017
$45.95 $58.79
White wine accounts for just 3% of Domaine Tempier’s total wine production. It is made from grapes grown on the estate’s finest vineyards which benefit
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2018
Wine Advocate 89-92 Still in tank at the end of February, Tempier's 2018 Bandol Rose marks another successful vintage for this consistent standout. It's light to
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2017
The grapes used to make our rosé come from selected parcels where the vines are on average 20 years old. The yields are low, which
Domaine Tempier 'La Tourtine' Bandol Rouge 2016
La Tourtine sits just above the La Cabassaou vineyard. The soil here is more homogeneous, with rich clay. At 40+ years of age on the
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2016
"Domaine Tempier's 2016 Bandol Rose continues to show why it's considered one of the best rosés in the world. Made with a hefty chunk of
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2016
Bandol is a small appellation on the Mediterranean, granted AOC status in 1941. For centuries it has produced some of the longest-lived wines in France,
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2015
Wine Spectator 93 Beautiful aromas of minerals, stones, roses and fresh strawberry. Some citrus too. Full body, yet agile and fresh with light cantaloupe lemon rind,
Domaine Tempier 'La Tourtine' Bandol Rouge 2015
" Good concentration and minerality. A wine with character that will age for decades. A wonderful synthesis of the terroir's tremendous complexity, where aromas of
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2015
"Domaine Tempier's 2015 Bandol Rose continues to show why it's considered one of the best rosés in the world. Made with a hefty chunk of
Domaine Tempier 'La Migoua' Bandol Rouge 2015
Provence royalty Lulu Tempier and Lucien Peyraud have been dominating the vines of Bandol since 1940s. ‘Miguoa’ comes from a 10 hectare plot of clay
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2014
A deep ruby color. Aromas of dark fruit. Intense smooth tannins. After 5 or 6 years of aging, the wine will develop notes of leather,
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2014
James Sukling 93 "Arguably one of the greatest rosé of the world and for a long, long time. Aromas of strawberry and wild chrysanthemum. Very complex
Domaine Tempier 'La Migoua' Bandol Rouge 2014
“The La Migoua vineyard is on the outskirts of the village of Le Beausset, perched on the southern face of the Le Beausset-Vieux hill range
Domaine Tempier 'La Tourtine' Bandol Rouge 2014
Wine Advocate 91-93 “Offering more minerality than the cuvee Classique, the 2014 Bandol La Tourtine is a structured, tannic effort that has lots of fruit, ample
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2013
" A deep ruby color in the glass with alluring aromas of dark fruit. This wine has an intense palate, yet smooth tannins. After 5
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2013
"Owned by the Tempier family since 1834, this traditional, family-owned and managed domaine won its first gold medal in 1885. Located in the Bandol appellation
Domaine Tempier 'La Migoua' Bandol Rouge 2013
" Taste : Blackberry, violet, oak, smoke, toast, vanilla, black currant, dust and leather Nose: Thyme, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, mint, vanilla, toast, smoke, tobacco,
Domaine Tempier 'La Tourtine' Bandol Rouge 2013
"Well-packed but very fresh in feel, with a violet edge to the core of currant and plum fruit. Singed rosemary and licorice snap notes underscore
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose 2012 1.5L
" The grapes used for this rosé come from selected parcels where the vines are on average 20 years old. The yields are low, which
Domaine Tempier 'La Migoua' Bandol Rouge 2012
" La Migoua is made up of heterogeneous clay that varies in color between red, ochre, and blue. At 270 meters, it sits at the
Domaine Tempier 'La Tourtine' Bandol Rouge 2012
" La Tourtine is a single-vineyard of Domaine Tempier, where the soil is rich with clay and limestone. She produces powerful, tannic wines with long
Domaine Tempier 'Bandol' Rose 2012
"The grapes used to make our rosé come from select parcels where the vines are on average 20 years old. The yields are low, which
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2012
" The original find of wine guru Kermit Lynch, Tempier is one of he finest and longest-lived of Provence reds. Black plum, prune notes, soft