2007 Domaine Tempier Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

This is a big wine that is still not giving up much. The question at age 12 is when, if ever, it will reach that optimum peak. Purple in color. The nose is very tight. With air some black raspberries and black olives come out. On the palate, this is very tannic. Some black raspberry fruit with a bit of black licorice. When the tannins finally integrate will there be any fruit left? That is the key question. It is a very good wine today, but is this as good as it gets? Given the reputation of the winery, one hope for more. Let's this sit for a while and check back in three to five years or longer.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2007

2016 Domaine Tempier Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$45.00USD

This is 75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is tight. Dusty with black cherries. On the palate, this has a wonderful glycerin texture but is tight as a drum. Not much fruit today. Some slightly bitter notes. With air some black cherries come out. Shorter finish. This keeps getting better with air so if drinking soon, give it a few hours in a decanter. Better to wait five to ten more years on it. All that said, it's perhaps harsh as the overall experience is still very pleasing. It will need big food today to pair

2016 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

A blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, and 4% Syrah. This was part of a tasting that taught me that, more than most Bandol's, Tempier's will need plenty of cellar time to peak. This was tasty now, but just felt like it was holding back. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is tight. With air, some black cherries come out. Eventually a bit of spice as well. On the palate, this has a great texture. Very deep but tightly wound. Black cherry fruit. Plenty of tannins. Long finish. If drinking now give it a few hours in a decanter. Otherwise cellar for ten more years. This

2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault. Arguably the best Rose made today. Certainly, it is right up there with a rich track record. This vintage is another winner. A salmon pink and copper color. The nose is very pretty with watermelon along with a slight strawberry and a steely quality. On the palate, this is light and crisp. Slight tannins. Slightly oily texture. Strawberries and slight watermelon notes. Supple. This seems more rounded that some vintages. Good finish. This is very food friendly and will go with almost any food or on its own. These are suppose

2010 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

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Grade:

Great showing for this wine. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has some funk/brett. Also, black cherries and slight plums. Full bodied. The palate has minerals, plums, and black cherries. Layered and complex. This at the young side of peak but it is mature. Long finish. Delicious. This is great on its own and will work well with food. Roasted duck is a nice choice. drink over the next eight to twelve years.

2015 Domaine de la Begude Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$55.00USD

Another new winery for me (which is always fun). Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, a charred earthiness and black olives. On the palate this has light tannins, black cherry fruit with a nice back bone of acidity. This is young but drinks well on its own. It should gain some complexity. Hold for a three years and drink over the next five to seven. It will go well with stews and fowl.

2007 Domaine Tempier Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

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