Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2022
Domaine Tempier
Domaine Tempier's entry-level Bandol rouge is anything but simple. The Mourvèdre-dominant blend demands cellaring patience but already shows its architecture clearly — this is structured wine for structured food. Lucien Peyraud's legacy lives in every bottle: a Provençal red built for the long game, not instant gratification.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark cherry and violet aromatics are layered with dried herbs and a subtle gamey quality. There is a mineral undertone — almost iron-like — that speaks to the terroir. A whisper of green pepper emerges on the second nosing.
Palate
Structured and savory with firm tannins that frame a core of blackcurrant and cherry fruit. The Mourvèdre backbone is unmistakable — meaty, earthy, and brooding. Cedar and toasted notes from barrel aging add dimension without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish
Long and grippy with lingering cedar, dried herbs, and a dark berry echo. This wine has years of development ahead.
- Varietal
- Mourvèdre
- Blend
- Mourvèdre (70%), Grenache (15%), Cinsault (10%), Carignan (5%)
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards across the Bandol appellation on limestone and clay terraces
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables
Crafted by the Peyraud family at Domaine Tempier in Le Castellet, the estate that almost single-handedly revived the Bandol appellation and championed Mourvèdre in the 1940s when it was nearly abandoned.
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