2019 Domaine Tempier Bandol Provence, France
$63.00
75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 2% Carignan - 40 + years
• All grapes are harvested by hand
• After de-stemming, grapes are fermented with natural yeast and vinified for 2 to 3 weeks in stainless steel
• After maceration is finished and must is pressed, the wine is moved to oak foudres for malolactic fermentation
• Aged in oak foudres (25 to 50 hl) for 18 to 20 months
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Specs
- Country France
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Tempier
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Carignan / Carignane, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit, Big Power