Tempier Rose
Would it really be Rosé Season without the one everyone's asking for?
There's a reason Domaine Tempier is the most requested rosé we carry, it's not just a wine, it's arguably the wine that defines the category. Bandol rosé at its finest, and Tempier is its benchmark.
This is always a late-arrival for us, typically landing end of June, and for most of you it biomes impossible to ship in time to enjoy during the summer months. This year, I did things differently. I planned ahead and managed to secure the last of the 2024 vintage from one of my suppliers with the stock scheduled to arrive this week.
Anyone who knows Bandol rosé knows these wines are one of the few Rose wines that actually improve with time in the bottle. The seem to put on a little weight, offer more complexity but at th same time somehow maintain that irresistible freshness and drinkability. That said, it's hard to imagine the 2024 improving on last year's release. I suppose you'll just have to taste it and find out for yourself. One of these 10cs is going home with me, get some before it's gone!
Only 10 cases available — ready to ship Monday. Don't wait on this one.
Wine Advocate, 93 Points | 1.5ltr - $99 | 3.0 ltr $210
The 2024 Bandol Rose from Domaine Tempier reveals an elegant, lively bouquet of pomegranate, grapefruit, ripe orchard fruits and guava subtly accented by delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it's bright and medium- to full-bodied, with bright acids and a juicy core of fruit that culminates in a saline, ethereal finish. As always, this is one of France's most meticulously crafted and benchmark rosés, combining precision, charm and age-worthy depth.
- Wine Advocate, 93
