2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Provence, France Pelle 25 26 Yes 001-06 Clerk

25 26 Yes 001-06 Clerk 2022-05-31T19:06:24

I elected this year to make slightly less in order to express the single concrete vat of Willakenzie Vineyard Gamay in the cellar

resulting in heady flavors of forest laced red and blue fruits

Obtained from the union between Antonio Nonino’s ancient recipe and the experience of the Nonino family in the Art of distillation

This vintage is a heavily Pinot Noir dominant blend as it was a great year for Adelaide Hills Pinot

2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Provence, France Pelle 25 26 Yes 001-06 Clerk75% Mourvdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 2% Carignan. All grapes are harvested by hand After de stemming, grapes are fermented with natural yeast and vinified for 2 to 3 weeks in stainless steel After maceration is finished and must is pressed, the wine is moved to oak foudres for malolactic fermentation Aged in oak foudres (25 to 50 hl) for 18 to 20 months Bottled unfined and unfiltered