Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2019
13.5%abv, Peyraud, Plan di Castelet Var, imported by Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking note: “This 18-hectare piece of land bought in 2016 is oriented east, south–east, located at 300 meters altitude. It is a terroir with an exceptional potential, mostly composed of sandy marl of the […]
Bieler Père & Fils Aix-en-Provence Rosé ‘Cuvée Sabine’ 2020
12.5% abv, Charles Bieler, Brignoles, imported by Bieler Père & Fils, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: diam. Biodynamic calendar: lead day. The Bieler family capitalized on the rosé trend in the US well before the category exploded. They sold their interest in Chateau Routas and founded the Bieler Company in 2013 so that Charles could […]
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge ‘Cuvée Classique’ 2018
14% abv, Peyraud, Plan du Castelet Var, imported by Kermit Lynch Wine Marchant, Berkeley, CA Cult wines hardly seem to disappoint. Such is the case with the 2018 bottling from Tempier. Biodynamically farmed, I felt it appropriate to uncork this gem on a fruit day (2/17) so that the moon would be waxing and she […]
Château Roubine Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Rouge 2009
13.5% imported by European Wine Imports, Cleveland, OH. Chateau Roubine (Valerie Rousselle) Lourges Provence Aside from the storied wines of Bandol, red wines from Provence often take a back seat to the direct press rosé wines that make Côtes de Provence such a beacon of elegance. Equipped with standout varieties such as Grenache Noir and Syrah, […]