The Domaine Tempier of Bandol of Provence

Domaine Tempier
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Bandol in the region of Provence

The Domaine Tempier is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Bandol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Tempier wines

Looking for the best Domaine Tempier wines in Bandol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Tempier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Tempier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Tempier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Tempier

How Domaine Tempier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork or shellfish such as recipes of very simple spaghetti carbonara or carne de porco alentejana (sliced pork with vongoles) recipe....

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Tempier

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Tempier. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, stone fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Tempier

  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Tempier.

  • Marsanne
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Ugni blanc

Discovering the wine region of Bandol

Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.

These contain a high proportion of Mourvèdre - the appellation rules require at least 50%. Using this amount of such a Spicy and Powerful grape makes for a wine with Character that is difficult to produce in any other part of France. Mourvèdre will only ripen reliably in a Climate as sunny and Warm as that which prevails along the Mediterranean coast. Grenache is the other main component of Bandol's red (and rosé) wines.

The top red wines of Domaine Tempier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Tempier

How Domaine Tempier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef goulash, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or chicken colombo (west indies).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Tempier

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Tempier. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, eucalyptus or pear. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Tempier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Tempier

  • 1996With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.33/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Tempier.

  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top pink wines of Domaine Tempier

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Tempier

How Domaine Tempier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, mussels with cream or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine Tempier

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine Tempier. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, gooseberry or non oak and sometimes also flavors of fennel, oil or dried apricot. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine Tempier. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Tempier

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Tempier.

  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)

A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Tempier

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Tempier

How Domaine Tempier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of american style beef marinade.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Tempier

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Tempier. often reveals types of flavors of leather, earth or oak.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Tempier

  • 2012With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Tempier.

  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc

Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Tempier

Planning a wine route in the of Bandol? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Tempier.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine Tempier and wines from the region

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The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

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The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)

A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.