93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Not included in the blind tasting at the local syndicat, Tempier's 2021 Bandol Rose nevertheless looked good when I tasted it at the estate. It's a very fine, elegant example of Bandol rosé, with notes of passion fruit and pink grapefruit leading the way in a tightly knit, medium-bodied package that adds promising hints of white peach and anise on the lingering finish. Drink: 2022-2024. (Aug 2022)"
93 points Fine Wine Review: "My first experience drinking Tempier rosé was about forty years ago, and I can tell you as one who regularly sampled each new release, this is easily the finest I can remember. Usually, it takes a couple of years for the wine to begin to open up, but this one features intense, well-defined wild strawberry fruit, very good acidic support, and plenty of nervosity in a medium-light body. Cork closure. 13% stated alcohol. (6/21/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$59 list] Tightly coiled and dense, this is still inviting and begins to unfurl with time in the glass. This has beautiful range to the ripe red berry and sweet currant flavors, which are set against savory, salty, fine-grained mineral and crushed dried thyme accents. A stunning rosé that's built to last. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault. Drink now through 2030. (12/31/22)"
93 points Fine Wine Review: "My first experience drinking Tempier rosé was about forty years ago, and I can tell you as one who regularly sampled each new release, this is easily the finest I can remember. Usually, it takes a couple of years for the wine to begin to open up, but this one features intense, well-defined wild strawberry fruit, very good acidic support, and plenty of nervosity in a medium-light body. Cork closure. 13% stated alcohol. (6/21/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$59 list] Tightly coiled and dense, this is still inviting and begins to unfurl with time in the glass. This has beautiful range to the ripe red berry and sweet currant flavors, which are set against savory, salty, fine-grained mineral and crushed dried thyme accents. A stunning rosé that's built to last. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault. Drink now through 2030. (12/31/22)"
| Product SKU | 342515 |
| Producer | Tempier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| SubRegion | Bandol |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Rose |
| Blend | ~50% Mourvèdre, with Grenache and Cinsault |
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