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2011 Domaine Tempier "La Migoua" Bandol

2011 Domaine Tempier "La Migoua" Bandol

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93

Wine Spectator

Reviewed May 2014
Dark, taut and winey, with steeped currant, blackberry coulis and macerated black cherry fruit, lined with singed alder, tobacco, warm stone and licorice root notes. The long finish features a well-buried iron spine. Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. (JM)

Professional Reviews

92

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 02/2014
The 2011 Bandol La Migoua, which has the most Grenache of any of the cuvees, comes from red and blue clay soils and the highest plots on the estate. Comprised of 50% Mourvedre, 26% Cinsault, 20% Grenache and the balance Syrah, it too shows the vintage character with forward, supple and polished aromas and flavors of sweet blackberry, currants, spice and underbrush all emerging from the glass. Medium-bodied, beautifully textured and with fine tannin on the finish, it will evolve at a faster rate than most vintages of this cuvee, yet still dish out gobs of pleasure over the coming decade or more. (JD)

JR

Jancis Robinson

Review Date: 12/2017
Mid to deep crimson. Really marked by the Mourvèdre, it seems, even though it is a lower proportion, so maybe it is the site: much more meaty on the nose but scented too. Firm, dense and chewy on the palate, the tannins fine but firm and compact. Much less yielding than the Tourtine at this stage and less allure on the palate than on the nose. So compact and in need of time. A little heat at the back of the throat. 17.5++/20 points (JH)

Notes

Jeb Dunnuck writes: "Easily the most widely recognized estate in Bandol, Domaine Tempier has been run by the Peyraud family since 1936. Today, with the passing of Lucien Peyraud in 1996 and the retirement of sons Francois and Jean-Marie, the estate is run by the tall, energetic and talented Daniel Ravier—who speaks with a refreshing honesty and humility. Looking at the reds, the estate fashions four cuvees, a classic Bandol from a mix of terroirs, and three single vineyards—La Migoua, La Tourtine and Cabassaou. Lying outside the village of Le Beausset, the La Migoua vineyard is the highest elevation site of the three and sits at 270 meters above sea level; it consists of diverse clay and limestone soils."

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalRhone Blends
OriginProvence-Corsica, France
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1360260