2016 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
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Limpid orange-pink. Vibrant, mineral-accented cherry pit, peach, raspberry and melon scents, along with building orange pith and floral nuances. Stains the palate with incisive red berry, citrus fruit and lavender flavors that deftly blend depth and liveliness. Shows superb tension and intense mineral character on the strikingly long finish, which leaves bitter quinine and blood orange notes behind.
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault. More orange-pink colour than most of the rosés in this ghostly pale Lea & Sandeman line-up – although you'd hardly call it 'deep'. Almost a relief to have a relatively fat juicy nose compared with all those wan Provences. Little bit of satsuma, bit of pomegranate, hint of spice. Definitely spicy on the palate! Wow – such a difference. You can feel the body and alcohol. Real oomph. Begging for food! Bold. Almost meaty. Lots in the mid palate and lovely chewy structure, but dry and elegant and confident. (TC)
Like the 2015, the 2016 Bandol Rosé from Domaine Tempier is terrific. Tangerine, peach and hints of rose petal all emerge from this beautiful, supple, forward beauty that has plenty of fruit, integrated acidity and a plump, utterly delicious style. Drink it over the coming year or so.