2007 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose

Tempier's owners, the Peyraud family, almost single-handedly brought the wine world's attention to the Bandol appellation. Unsurprisingly, this has been the leading Bandol name for decades. Their wines have always been flamboyantly rich and powerful, but recent vintages have been sweeter and fleshier. Domaine Tempier offers an earthy, dense rosé with the texture of a red wine. A distinctly powerful style of rosé that matches well with grilled meats and hearty fish courses, this is certainly not a carefree quaffing wine.

Tempier's owners, the Peyraud family, almost single-handedly brought the wine world's attention to the Bandol appellation. Unsurprisingly, this has been the leading Bandol name for decades. Their wines have always been flamboyantly rich and powerful, but recent vintages have been ... more