UK Bonded offer: Domaine Tempier 2023

At up to 270m in altitude, La Migoua is the highest vineyard at Domaine Tempier, with vines that are on average 40 years old. The old vines give the wine added concentration and the altitude a freshness and lift. It tends to produce a softer, more Burgundian or Châteauneuf-like style of Bandol, with just over half of the blend comprising mourvèdre, some cinsault and the balance mainly grenache, with a tiny drop of syrah. Scented and vibrant with lovely plump fruit on the palate. Drink from 2027 to 2039. 14.5%

This is a full-bodied, gastronomic pink from the top appellation of Provence. The high percentage of mourvèdre in the mix gives this character, with a touch of spice, redcurrant and a twist of pink grapefruit in a great vintage for rosé. Perfect with seafood. Drink this year to 2028. 13%

The Tourtine is fully south-facing and has the perfect exposition and soil structure for the mourvèdre grape to ripen fully. This has real finesse and bags of class. Dark, opulent and spicy. Drink from 2027 to 2039. 14.5%

Tempier's most important cuvée has impressive energy and ripeness in the 2023 vintage, with tannins that will round out in the coming years. The name of the Cuvée pays tribute to one of the great romances in the world of wine: Lucienne ‘Lulu` Tempier, heir to the estate, and Lucien Peyraud, who against much opposition created the Bandol appellation. Lucien passed away some time ago while Lulu lived beyond 100. This is full-bodied, with plenty of spice and warming richness on the finish. Drink from 2027 to 2039. 14.5%