Bandol, Provence
A benchmark of Provençal elegance, Domaine Tempier’s 2024 Bandol Rosé is a masterclass in precision and power—complex, elegant, age-worthy, and utterly delicious. This is a rare rosé that transcends pink wine expectations.
Composed primarily of Mourvèdre (~55%), with Grenache and Cinsault completing the blend, the grapes are drawn from organically farmed, old-vine parcels rooted in limestone soils near the Mediterranean. The wine is made using a combination of the saignée method and direct press, fermented with native yeasts, and aged briefly on fine lees for texture and complexity.
The 2024 vintage reveals an elegant, lively bouquet of pomegranate, grapefruit, ripe orchard fruits, and guava, subtly accented by delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it is bright and medium- to full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a juicy core of fruit that culminates in a saline, ethereal finish.
This rosé shines with traditional Provençal fare, especially bouillabaisse, where its depth and spice complement the saffron-scented fish stew.
Region: Bandol, Provence, France
Grapes: Mourvèdre (~55%), Grenache, Cinsault
Farming: Organic
Style: Complex, elegant, age-worthy
Bandol, Provence
A benchmark of Provençal elegance, Domaine Tempier’s 2024 Bandol Rosé is a masterclass in precision and power—complex, elegant, age-worthy, and utterly delicious. This is a rare rosé that transcends pink wine expectations.
Composed primarily of Mourvèdre (~55%), with Grenache and Cinsault completing the blend, the grapes are drawn from organically farmed, old-vine parcels rooted in limestone soils near the Mediterranean. The wine is made using a combination of the saignée method and direct press, fermented with native yeasts, and aged briefly on fine lees for texture and complexity.
The 2024 vintage reveals an elegant, lively bouquet of pomegranate, grapefruit, ripe orchard fruits, and guava, subtly accented by delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it is bright and medium- to full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a juicy core of fruit that culminates in a saline, ethereal finish.
This rosé shines with traditional Provençal fare, especially bouillabaisse, where its depth and spice complement the saffron-scented fish stew.
Region: Bandol, Provence, France
Grapes: Mourvèdre (~55%), Grenache, Cinsault
Farming: Organic
Style: Complex, elegant, age-worthy
