Domaine Tempier, La Tourtine, Bandol, 2014
La Tourtine combines power and elegance. This parcel cuvée is made from the selection of a terroir exceptional 5.5 hectares, on a high slope near the village of Castellet, where the vines are exposed to both sun and wind.
Tasting
The color is dark ruby. The nose, discreet, has elegant notes of minerality, very ripe black fruits, and garrigue. The palate is very dense, with already melted tannins, and finishes very refined.
Aromas
Black fruits, garrigue, mineral
Food and wine pairings
Bouillabaisse, Grilled lamb rack with herbs, Provençal cuisine, Game meats, Vegetable gratin, Vegetable tian, Vegetarian gratin, Grilled duck breast, Lamb navarin, Stew, Tagine, Game pie, Niçoise tripe, Red mullet with olives.
Wine service
- Serving temperature : 16-18°C
- Service: Aerate the wine before serving 1/2 hour in advance.
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Aging: from 5 to 20 years, depending on individual tastes. And even longer if preferred...
Technical specifications
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Estate: Domaine Tempier
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Appellation: AOC Bandol
- Cuvée: La Tourtine
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Region: Provence
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Color: Red
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Type: Dry
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Wine organic without fertilizers or pesticides, certified Ecocert
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Vintage: 2014
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Grape variety: 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, 5% Cinsault
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Format: Bottle of 75 CL
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Terroir: sandstone and marls dating from the Santonian (85-90 Ma), with a strong presence of clay and a bit of gypsum.
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Age of the vines 45-50 ans
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Vinification: grapes sorted in the vineyard and in the cellar; destemmed, crushed, and placed in the cellar for a fermentation period of 3 to 4 weeks thanks to indigenous yeasts.
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Aging: in large casks for a minimum of 18 months before bottling.
Location
Very close to the village of Castellet, on a slope favorable to Mourvèdre facing full south, this terroir is characterized by being extremely windy but also very sunny. Here, the vines reach maturity easily. The deep soils are composed of sandstone and marls dating from the Santonian (85-90 Ma), with a strong presence of clay and a bit of gypsum. The excellence of this 5.5-hectare terroir makes up the parcel cuvée La Tourtine.