2022 Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol Rouge 750ml

2022 Domaine Tempier Cabassaou: Monumental Old-Vine Bandol

The 2022 Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol Rouge 750ml represents the rarest and most concentrated single-vineyard red in Bandol. In particular, this tiny parcel sits sheltered at the bottom of a steep amphitheater planted with ancient Mourvèdre vines. In addition, the warm 2022 vintage yielded monumental fruit concentration, velvety structure, and remarkable cellar depth.

Tasting Notes for 2022 Domaine Tempier Cabassaou

The wine opens with commanding aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, black olive, wild herbs, and game. Furthermore, nuanced notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and iron-rich minerality develop with decanting. On the palate, massive yet fine-grained tannins coat the mouth with rich, savory black fruit. Consequently, the finish lingers with extraordinary length, warming spice, and noble rustic grace.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Tempier

• Vintage: 2022

• Appellation: Bandol, Provence, France

• Cuvée: Cabassaou

• Blend: 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and Cinsault

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: 2028 through 2045

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Tempier is universally celebrated as the historic heart and soul of the Bandol appellation. Specifically, Lucien Peyraud and his wife Lulu revitalized the ancient estate in the 1940s, securing global acclaim for the region’s wines. Moreover, Tempier was among the first estates in southern France to isolate and bottle single-vineyard terroirs.

Today, the estate continues its biodynamic viticulture and traditional large foudre aging under the Peyraud family. As a result, Cabassaou remains one of the most coveted, age-worthy red wines in France.