Domaine Tempier "Bandol Rosé" MAGNUM, Provence, France 2024

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THE WINE: 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault. With Tempier rosé, it takes just one sniff to be transported to Provence. Garrigue-laced, fine-grained, and superb with salty snacks like panisses, cured anchovy toasts, or saucisson.

THE PRODUCER: Beyond our affection and the enduring bonds of our friendship, objectively the celebrity of Domaine Tempier also lies deep in the soils of Bandol. Variations of clay and limestone soils between the vineyards produce wines that are undeniably world class. Whether it is the cult following they have established through their refreshing, age-worthy rosé (once praised by Robert Parker as the greatest rosé in the world), their Bandol Blanc, or the distinctive cuvées of Bandol rouge, the wines of Domaine Tempier stand as the proud benchmark when talking about Provençal wines. Through their passion, pioneering, and advocacy for Bandol, the Peyrauds have become legendary. We are fortunate to have their wines serve as the flagship of our portfolio, and even more grateful to have the Peyrauds and their extended family as cherished friends. If any wine can be said to have soul, it’s Tempier.