Tourtine is the classic soul of Bandol, with its full body, deep purple trim, and hints of plums, truffles, and...
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Description
Tourtine is the classic soul of Bandol, with its full body, deep purple trim, and hints of plums, truffles, and ripe black cherries. Locals like to say that Mourvèdre is happiest when facing the sea, and you can taste that it couldn’t be any happier than on this slope it shares with olive trees, looking down toward the city of Bandol and its old port that gave the region its name. Tempier single vineyards, especially from concentrated vintages such as 2023, live long and age with grace. Enjoy them now, for sure, but put some aside as well.
Description
Located near Castellet, this terroir is extremely windy but also exposed to the sun from sunrise to sunset. The soil is composed of sandstone and marl of the Santonien (75-90 Ma); gypsum can be found on the surface. Although located at the top of the hill, the soil is relatively deep with a lot of clay. The vines mature easily on the hillside favorable to mourvèdre. It is said that mourvèdre likes to look at the sea with its feet in the water (in other words with sufficient water supplies).
La Tourtine blends power and elegance. The cuvée is selected from this exceptionsl terroir of only 5.5 hectares.
Product Info
Closure: Cork
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Brand: Domaine Tempier
Country: France
Region:Bandol
Alcohol:
What The Critics Say
"Mainly Mourvèdre (85%), with Cinsault and Grenache, the 2020 Bandol la Tourtine was still in foudre at the time of my visit last year. Scents of cola, smoke and red berries provide ample complexity on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is concentrated and almost creamy in texture while remaining fresh and dynamic on the lengthy finish. Drink 2024 - 2040" (previous vintage)
Critic Name: Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Critic Score:94-96 Points
ABOUT THIS BRAND
Domaine Tempier
Tempier is one of the best known estates in Bandol and has been run by the Peyraud family since 1936, when Lucie Tempier married Lucien Peyraud. In 1943 Lucien bottled his first wine, a rose, and by 1945 had become President of the Bandol Wine Association, a position he held for 37 years. The couple were fundamental in the ensuing growth and recognition of Bandol as a globally recognised producer of fine wine. Lucien died in 1996 and Lucie (Lulu) continued her involvment in both food and wine, until her death in October 2020 at the age of 102, just after the harvest.
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