Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Lulu & Lucien 2023
Domaine Tempier's Bandol Rouge "Lucien & Lulu" delivers immediate pleasure without sacrificing complexity. This blend of 75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan draws from vines over 40 years old, revealing the domaine's signature depth and dark fruit character with remarkable clarity on release. While Tempier is celebrated for its rosés and single-vineyard expressions, this cuvée offers an accessible entry point to the estate's distinctive terroir and winemaking philosophy.
| Wine Spectator: 92 |
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| A burst of fragrant violet and dried lavender introduces this layered, fresh red. Shows textural complexity, with finely hewn tannins that will go the distance in the cellar; try to resist the urge to drink this now. There’s beautiful purity to the fruit, detailed with singed sage, thyme and rosemary. Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. Best from 2027 through 2038. 1,100 cases imported. |