Domaine Tempier - Bandol - La Migoua 2021

IN CONVERSION TO ORGANIC FARMING

Key words: Power / For keeping / Garrigue

The wine: Awith the vintagesLa Tourtine and Cabassaou, La Migoua is part of the most beautiful plots of the Tempier estate but also is one of the greatest wines of the Bandol appellation. The terroir of this majestic vintage extends over 11 hectares and is located on the Beausset-Vieux massif, at nearly 300m above sea level. Here, nature is wild and the scrubland surrounds the vines.

If the strength of Mourvèdre and its great tannic structure are obviously felt when tasting, the freshness of Cinsault and the delicious aroma of Syrah gives this cuvée a beautiful digestible aspect. The aroma evolves into ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, plum), powerful spicy notes (clove, pepper, garrigue) as well as a touch floral (purple, pink). A wild texture echoing the surrounding nature is also felt.

Already incredible in its youth, only long aging will allow the full potential of this great Provençal wine to be revealed! Pairings with red meat and game are a must here!

Capacity: 75cl

Type: Red wine

Grape varieties: 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault, 15% Grenache, 5% Syrah

AOC: Bandol

Drinking and storing: Drink now and keep until 2051

Service temperature: 16-18°C

The estate: Iconic property of Provence, the domaine Tempier is one of the pioneers who allowed the creation of the Bandol appellation in 1941. The Peyraud family and Daniel Ravier, the director of the property, make the most of their 60 hectares, composed of Mourvèdre (more than 40 hectares) but also Grenache noir, Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah. The 5 hectares of white are distributed between the varieties Clairette (65%), Ugni blanc, Bourboulenc, Marsanne and Rolle. The estate has an exceptional heritage of very old vines allowing the production of three iconic vintages: La Migoua, La Tourtine, and Cabassaou. Red wines, as well as rosés and whites, are impressively consistent in their quality and deserve the full attention of wine lovers.