Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_italy Very good – excellent clarity

Very good – excellent clarity

direct and vibrant finish of admirable length

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

Last tasted

yellow-fleshed fruits (peaches

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_italy Very good – excellent clarityAt 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