2021 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge "La Tourtine", Provence, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Located near Castellet, this terroir is extremely windy but also exposed to the sun from sunrise to sunset. The soil is composed of sandstone and marl of the Santonien (75 90 Ma); gypsum can be found on the surface. Although located at the top of the hill, the soil is relatively deep with a lot of clay. The vines mature easily on the hillside favorable to Mourvdre. It is said that Mourvdre likes to look at the sea with its feet in the

elegant persistence—an iconic Tuscan wine with aging potential

The de Villaines farm three appellations within the Côte Chalonaise

Jaw designed to grip bottle necks of various diameters

On the way to a great authentic wine

The estate combines sustainable vineyard practices with traditional cellar techniques

fourth generation

this vineyard is among the last to be harvested in all of Spain

Constructed from waxed canvas with leather straps

Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented whole-cluster with native yeasts

which loosely translates to “Valley of the Sea

the most important ones

25% Chardonnay