Domaine Tempier - Bandol 'Lulu et Lucien' Bandol Rouge 2023
Domaine Tempier Description
This bottling is named in honor of the much-loved and greatly missed founders of the estate, who not only built up Tempier from ruins during tumultuous and trying times, but also helped to bring the luster back to the long-neglected Bandol region as a whole. Tempier says this is their signature Bandol; it's a blend of dark fruit and vibrant stony minerality—a classic expression of what they do best.
Blend: 75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 2% Carignan
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
Shows a seductive prettiness, with violet and spice box notes layered with crunchy red plum and graphite shavings, plus flickers of Mourvedre meatiness. Oak sits nicely in the backdrop, while salty, savory acidity buoys this along and brings freshness to the finish, which is marked by silky, polished tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,085 cases imported.
