2013 Domaine Tempier Tourtine Bandol Rouge 1.5L

2013 Domaine Tempier Tourtine: Monumental Bandol Magnum

The 2013 Domaine Tempier Tourtine Bandol Rouge 1.5L Magnum captures the cool-climate precision and structural tension of an exceptional harvest. In particular, La Tourtine crowns a windy limestone hill above Le Castellet, where Mourvèdre achieves immense concentration. In addition, the cool and late 2013 harvest produced fruit with remarkable structural tension, lively acidity, and deep savory drive.

Tasting Notes for 2013 Domaine Tempier Tourtine

The wine opens with commanding aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, cracked black pepper, violets, and black olive tapenade. Furthermore, complex hints of smoked meats, dark cocoa, and crushed limestone unfold with decanting. On the palate, muscular, fine-grained tannins frame a dense, velvet-like mid-palate of wild dark berries. Consequently, the finish lingers with extraordinary length, savory tension, and noble composure.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Tempier

• Vintage: 2013

• Appellation: Bandol, Provence, France

• Cuvée: La Tourtine

• Blend: 80% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, 10% Cinsault

• Format: 1.5L Magnum

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2038

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Tempier has served as the gold standard of Bandol winemaking for generations. Specifically, Lucien Peyraud proved to the world in the mid-20th century that Mourvèdre could produce wines rivaling the greatest crus of Bordeaux. Moreover, the estate remains committed to low-intervention cellaring and aging in large oak casks.

Today, the Peyraud family carries forward this artisanal heritage with absolute respect for site biodiversity. As a result, this 2013 Tourtine magnum stands as an iconic benchmark of generous, age-worthy Bandol.