Domaine Tempier, Lulu & Lucien, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France, 2023

$86.00

Domaine Tempier is the undisputed benchmark of Bandol, with a storied history of championing the Mourvedre grape. Named in honor of the estate's legendary founders, the 'Lulu & Lucien' cuvee is a master blend of their diverse terroirs, rooted in the region's sun-baked clay and limestone soils. Farmed organically and guided by biodynamic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in large oak foudres. The wine is robust and deeply savory, offering complex layers of dark plum, leather, black olive, and garrigue, supported by firm tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Varietal: Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane
Appellation: Bandol, Provence, France Farming: Certified Organic, Biodynamic Practices Style: Red. Dry, powerful and earthy

Domaine Tempier is the undisputed benchmark of Bandol, with a storied history of championing the Mourvedre grape. Named in honor of the estate's legendary founders, the 'Lulu & Lucien' cuvee is a master blend of their diverse terroirs, rooted in the region's sun-baked clay and limestone soils. Farmed organically and guided by biodynamic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in large oak foudres. The wine is robust and deeply savory, offering complex layers of dark plum, leather, black olive, and garrigue, supported by firm tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Varietal: Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane
Appellation: Bandol, Provence, France Farming: Certified Organic, Biodynamic Practices Style: Red. Dry, powerful and earthy