2022 Domaine Tempier, Bandol

Domaine Tempier maintains its legacy of uncompromising vineyard stewardship under the direction of Daniel Ravier, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic practices across the rugged clay-limestone terraces of Bandol. The 2022 Lulu & Lucien cuvée is a technical assembly of Mourvèdre-dominant parcels, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete and aged for 18 to 20 months in large oak foudres. The growing season was characterized by an arid, high-heat profile that concentrated the fruit, though the moisture-retentive properties of the estate's marl and limestone soils prevented hydrological shut-down and preserved physiological balance. Structurally, the 2022 exhibits a dense, vertical frame with a sophisticated tannic weave and a persistent mineral nerve that tempers the vintage's inherent ripeness. The wine’s architectural precision and substantial mid-palate weight ensure the longevity expected from this historic Provencal benchmark.