Domaine Tempier - Bandol Rose 2024
Price: $64.50
| Producer | Domaine Tempier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bandol |
| Varietal | Mourvedre |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 12556 |
Domaine Tempier Description
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2024 combines 55% Mourvèdre with 25% Grenache and 20% Cinsault from organic, hand-harvested estate fruit. The grapes originate from 20-year-old vines across diverse clay-limestone and sandy-marl terroirs with varied exposures throughout the domaine's three communes. Winemaking employs either cold pellicular maceration or direct pressing, followed by cold settling and fermentation in stainless steel or concrete vats. The wine undergoes 6-8 months of aging before bottling, developing complexity while preserving freshness. This legendary rosé benefits from the Mediterranean climate, mistral winds, and the estate's commitment to sustainable farming practices that have defined Bandol since 1941.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2024 Bandol Rose from Domaine Tempier reveals an elegant, lively bouquet of pomegranate, grapefruit, ripe orchard fruits and guava subtly accented by delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it's bright and medium- to full-bodied, with bright acids and a juicy core of fruit that culminates in a saline, ethereal finish. As always, this is one of France's most meticulously crafted and benchmark rosés, combining precision, charm and age-worthy depth.
