2021 Domaine Tempier
Bandol Blanc

 

"Truly a Grand Cru de Provence...If any wine can be said to have soul, it’s Tempier."

- Kermit Lynch

 

92-94 WA / 92 DE

$44.89/bottle (In Stock) - Buy Now

 

 

Tempier's Bandol Blanc comes from an 18-hectare plot composed of sandy marl oriented east-southeast, located at 300 meters. Historically this terroir was considered the reference for Bandol white and rosé, as with its cooler aspect it is used to emphasize the freshness of  these iconic wines. 

 

"Covering 60 hectares and sprawling across five villages, this famous, family-owned estate needs little introduction. The vineyards are certified organic, and biodynamic principles are also employed, albeit without certification. A reference point in the appellation." - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

 


 

2021 Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc (750ML) $44.89 (In Stock) - Buy Now

 

92 - 94 WA / 92 DE

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.- Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate


With a higher percentage of Ugni Blanc and 10 months in foudres, this has less overt tropical fruit and more restraint. The closed nose opens to white peaches, melon and delicate tropical fruit with a hint of fresh greenness and white nuts. Citrus-pith-tight acidity gives a mouthwatering finish with a touch of chalky phenolics and smoky notes on the finish. Delicate, elegant and beautiful with an intense structure, this is still very youthful with the potential to open up with some age.- Elizabeth Gabay, Decanter

 

  

 

      

Sincerely,

 

Xavier Simental

Fine Wine Sales Associate

Grand Vin Wine Merchants

1003 4th Avenue E  | Olympia, WA  98506 | Office: 360.350.4896 x 5

www.grandvinwinemerchants.com | xavier@grandvinwinemerchants.com



 
 
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