Domaine Tempier Bandol, Provence, France 2003

The 2003 Domaine Tempier Bandol is fully mature and deeply expressive, showing savory aromas of dried blackberry, black olive, leather, garrigue, and smoked meat. On the palate it’s structured yet mellowed, with Mourvèdre’s signature earthiness, sun-warmed dark fruit, and a long, slightly wild finish shaped by the heat of the vintage. A soulful, Provençal wine that’s drinking at peak now and best enjoyed slowly with food.