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by Anthony Lynch

Buy this collection 2 bottles

a terra cotta vase with beautiful blooming flowers and a bottle of wine

Buy this collection 2 bottles

Buy this collection 2 bottles

a terra cotta vase with beautiful blooming flowers and a bottle of wine
a terra cotta vase with beautiful blooming flowers and a bottle of wine

2020 Bandol Rouge “Lulu et Lucien”

Domaine Tempier

France |  Provence

Discount Eligible $75.00
AT CART MAX
“Summertime wine? Certain reds work and others don’t. When it turns hot, some reds we import reveal unexpected virtues if served at a cool temperature. Either uncork one right up from a cool cellar, or, particularly if you are dining outdoors, place the bottle in a lightly iced bucket. Or put the red in the fridge until it’s cool, not cold. We have red wines that shine under such conditions. Domaine Tempier’s is one.” — Kermit in the August 1987 newsletter

2021 Bandol Blanc

Domaine Tempier

France |  Provence

Discount Eligible $62.00
SOLD OUT

In the Tempier cellars—and in the Bandol appellation as a whole—white wine represents just 5% of the production. Vigneron Daniel Ravier crafts this Provençal rarity from Clairette, Ugni, Bourboulenc, Rolle, and Marsanne grown on terraced hillsides in a cooler corner of the AOC historically renowned for the quality of its Bandol blancs. These recently acquired vineyards now make up most of the blend, bringing a newfound energy to complement the sun-kissed fruit, while Daniel’s vinification in oak foudres accentuates length, structure, and what the French call verticalité.
     Tempier’s blanc, with its delicate florals, subtle note of anise, and stony finish, tastes perfect alongside shellfish or grilled seafood. After a few years in your cellar, pair it with cheeses or serve it alone to appreciate what Daniel calls “honeyed and marine aromas” that develop with age.

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