Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend

9.261 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Bandol, Provence, France
Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Douglas Braun

This 2016 Vintage - so much going on here earthy , plum ,anise ,smoked meat quality - so good

This 2016 Vintage - so much going on here earthy , plum ,anise ,smoked meat quality - so good

Apr 21st, 2021
Dan R
9.2

Delicious, but very tight and angular at present. Herbs, dark fruit, blood and mineral. Needs time, fantastic potential

Delicious, but very tight and angular at present. Herbs, dark fruit, blood and mineral. Needs time, fantastic potential

Dec 4th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Interesting Southern France wine. Aromas of pronounced berry and floral scents. On the palate raspberry and plum flavors, currant like. Aged in oak for about 20 months. Well balanced, still very tight, long finish but needs time to develop. Tasting Sample.

Interesting Southern France wine. Aromas of pronounced berry and floral scents. On the palate raspberry and plum flavors, currant like. Aged in oak for about 20 months. Well balanced, still very tight, long finish but needs time to develop. Tasting Sample.

Jul 7th, 2019
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

Savory, tart fruits, barn yard

Savory, tart fruits, barn yard

Mar 29th, 2019
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.1

Inky iron and dark brambled fruit and rustic dried herb.

Inky iron and dark brambled fruit and rustic dried herb.

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2020
Matt

Forgot how much I love this wine. Gorgeous showing in its youth. Rich fruit, generous and still maintaining a presence of finesse and focus. Very “jolie.” All that lip-smacking is bound together but Tempier distinctive sauvage/earthy/herbal character. Really found the brett interlaced nicely too, very complimentary. Roasted black cherry and plum fruit, black fig, fur, worn leather, animal hide, tar, cooling herbs, cloves, garrigue. Found its grip to refined, more supportive than dominating.

Forgot how much I love this wine. Gorgeous showing in its youth. Rich fruit, generous and still maintaining a presence of finesse and focus. Very “jolie.” All that lip-smacking is bound together but Tempier distinctive sauvage/earthy/herbal character. Really found the brett interlaced nicely too, very complimentary. Roasted black cherry and plum fruit, black fig, fur, worn leather, animal hide, tar, cooling herbs, cloves, garrigue. Found its grip to refined, more supportive than dominating.

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2019
Anna Vocaturo

Subtly floral on the nose, tart black fruit, under ripe black plum, - Super acidic, meaty, olive notes, dried savory herbs.

Subtly floral on the nose, tart black fruit, under ripe black plum, - Super acidic, meaty, olive notes, dried savory herbs.

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2018
Travis Scarborough

Super Young...

Super Young...

Jul 20th, 2019
Dawn E.

So much going on in this glass! Iron, barnyard, garrigue, black cherry, plum, leather, moist soil, dried flowers and herbs, spice, anise, and cocoa powder. A beautiful wine!

First Hummingbird April 27th! Earliest sighting for me!

So much going on in this glass! Iron, barnyard, garrigue, black cherry, plum, leather, moist soil, dried flowers and herbs, spice, anise, and cocoa powder. A beautiful wine!

First Hummingbird April 27th! Earliest sighting for me!

May 1st, 2022
Paul J
9.4

Half bottle. Pop and Poured.

Medium purple color. Classic nose filled with violets. This wine really struck me as a mix between Burgundy and Bordeaux. The sweet fruit of Burgundy and the earthy, cow shit from Bordeaux. Deep and bold, with a medium plus finish.

Half bottle. Pop and Poured.

Medium purple color. Classic nose filled with violets. This wine really struck me as a mix between Burgundy and Bordeaux. The sweet fruit of Burgundy and the earthy, cow shit from Bordeaux. Deep and bold, with a medium plus finish.

Aug 29th, 2020