Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_australia Harvesting and vinification are identical

Harvesting and vinification are identical in order to maximise terroir differences

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

and certainly fresher if still notably ripe nose reflects notes of black cherry

it strides confidently out of the glass with a profound nose of blackberry pie

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_australia Harvesting and vinification are identicalAt nearly eight years' old, this is just entering its drinking window. It remains fresh and youthful with deep, unyielding colour and a nose redolent of Provencal herbs and garrigue. It's elegantly fruited with ample damson, cherry and bramble, and there are also mid palate notes of tar, thyme, bay leaf and black olive. The tannins are sleek, ripe and well ordered, beautifully buttressed by refreshing acidity. The ensemble is very complete, rich and