Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_italy Last tasted

Last tasted

This is a conservative Brane-Cantenac that refuses to go the extra inch

all wrapped in a classy and very pure finish of exceptional length

Very good – excellent clarity

with a perfumed

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_italy Last tastedAt nearly eight years' old, this is just entering its drinking window. It remains fresh and youthful with deep, unyielding colour and a nose redolent of Provencal herbs and garrigue. It's elegantly fruited with ample damson, cherry and bramble, and there are also mid palate notes of tar, thyme, bay leaf and black olive. The tannins are sleek, ripe and well ordered, beautifully buttressed by refreshing acidity. The ensemble is very complete, rich and