Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2025

Product Description:
Depth, freshness and unmistakable Mediterranean character define the Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2025, a benchmark expression of Mourvèdre-led Provençal rosé. The vintage is composed of 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 20% Cinsault, sourced from vines averaging approximately 20 years of age. Grown on Bandol’s clay-limestone soils, the Mourvèdre provides structure, savoury complexity and the capacity to evolve gracefully in bottle. Grenache contributes ripe fruit and generosity, while Cinsault brings fragrance, delicacy and aromatic lift. The grapes are handled through either skin-contact maceration or direct pressing before the juice is settled at a low temperature. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel or concrete vats, preserving the purity and freshness of the fruit. 

The wine is matured in vat for approximately six to eight months before bottling, allowing its fruit, mineral character and texture to integrate without the influence of oak. The 2025 vintage opens with an energetic combination of citrus, rhubarb and peach, accompanied by anise and wild Mediterranean thyme. Its palate balances rounded fruit with fine structure, saline freshness and a distinctly savoury edge. Although expressive in its youth, the wine’s concentration, acidity and Mourvèdre-driven backbone provide the potential for several years of development. With additional bottle age, the producer notes that Tempier Rosé can acquire complex nuances of candied citrus, melon and rose petal. This is a gastronomic rosé particularly suited to grilled seafood, bouillabaisse, lobster, Provençal vegetables and dishes seasoned with herbs, garlic or olive oil. 

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Energetic and Mediterranean
Citrus, rhubarb and peach with aromatic notes of anise, wild thyme and delicate floral nuances. 

PALATE
– Rounded and finely structured
Ripe orchard and stone fruit supported by savoury herbs, vibrant acidity and a pronounced mineral character. 

FINISH
– Long and saline
Persistent citrus, crushed mineral notes and Mediterranean herbs carried by a refreshing coastal salinity. 

Reviews & Accolades
“Another success at this address, the 2025 Bandol Rosé is superb, revealing aromas of ripe orchard fruits, guava, red berries, flowers and confit citrus.” — Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 93+ Points

“The 2025 Bandol Rosé is emblematic of the vintage character in Bandol. Tense, inward and a touch compact, it takes its time in the glass,” — Billy Norris, Vinous, 92 Points

Finer Details:
Style – Rosé Wine
Varietal – 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
Country – France
Region – Provence, Bandol
Vintage – 2025
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13%