Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique Vintage:2021 The full-bodied palate is plush

The full-bodied palate is plush and refreshing

with finely vivacious acidity

for a wine regularly expected to sell at several hundred dollars apiece

Like the Cazetiers this is definitely going to require several years of bottle age to round off the mildly rustic tannins

There is a seductive velvety texture to the exceptionally rich and full-bodied flavors that possess more volume but not the same minerality on the balanced

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique Vintage:2021 The full-bodied palate is plushAt 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