Your cart is empty

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY & 15% OFF 12 BOTTLES OR MORE OF WINE (NOT ALREADY ON SALE)!

Domaine Tempier - Bandol Blanc 2022

60% Clairette, 18% Ugni Blanc, 19% Bourboulenc, 3% Marsanne

In the Tempier cellars—and in the Bandol appellation as a whole—white wine represents just 5% of the production.

Vigneron Daniel Ravier crafts this Provençal rarity from Clairette, Ugni, Bourboulenc, Rolle, and Marsanne grown on terraced hillsides in a cooler corner of the AOC historically renowned for the quality of its Bandol blancs. These recently acquired vineyards now make up most of the blend, bringing a newfound energy to complement the sun-kissed fruit, while Daniel’s vinification in oak foudres accentuates length, structure, and what the French call verticalité.
     Tempier’s blanc, with its delicate florals, subtle note of anise, and stony finish, tastes perfect alongside shellfish or grilled seafood. After a few years in your cellar, pair it with cheeses or serve it alone to appreciate what Daniel calls “honeyed and marine aromas” that develop with age.

Domaine Tempier Description

Bandol is a small appellation on the Mediterranean, granted AOC status in 1941. For centuries it has produced some of the longest-lived wines in France, using primarily the Mourvedre grape. Wines from this region have unique aromatic properties which many claim come from the dry Provencal herbs which cover the hillsides: thyme, savory, rosemary, wild mint and fennel.

Not yet reviewed; 2021 vintage rated 92-94 points by Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Primarily Clairette (60%) and Ugni Blanc (30%), with bits of Bourboulenc, Marsanne and Rolle, the 2021 Bandol Blanc was still in tank when I visited early last year. It presents a striking juxtaposition of ripe pears and honeyed richness with brighter notes of fresh lime juice on the nose and medium-bodied palate, finishing with a sense of plush richness balanced by mouthwatering citrus zest and brine. Drink: 2023-2028."

 

Price: $53.99

In Mixed Case: $45.89

Quantity Available: 16
Producer Domaine Tempier
Country France
Region Provence
Subregion Bandol
Varietal Rhone Blend
Vintage 2022
Sku 17886
Size 750ml
Customers Viewing This Page Might Also Like These Items
Sign up for our Newsletter
Sign Up