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From a windswept, south-facing plateau between Castellet and La Cadire, La Tourtine captures the raw power of Bandols limestone-clay terroir. Comprising roughly 85% Mourvdre with Grenache and Cinsault, the 2023 vintage reflects both concentration and restraintthanks to the vineyards sunny exposure tempered by the Mistral winds. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 1820 months in large old foudres, the wine maintains purity and structure without overt oak influence. Its a bottling built for the long haul, typically requiring several years to open fully, but offering profound rewards with age. Enjoy with game meats, slow-cooked lamb, or hearty mushroom dishes that match its intensity.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Tempier is revered as the soul of Bandol, its legacy tightly woven into the regions post-war revival and international renown. Under the stewardship of the Peyraud family since 1936, the estate has championed Mourvdre as the noble grape of Provence, shaping the Bandol AOCs identity in the process. Farming is certified organic, and winemaking is rooted in traditionminimal intervention, native yeasts, no filtration, and levage in large old foudres. Tempiers single-vineyard cuvesLa Tourtine, La Migoua, and Cabassaouare among the finest terroir-driven wines in southern France, each offering a distinct lens into the regions rugged terrain and Mediterranean character.
