Domaine Tempier 2024 Bandol "Lulu & Lucien", Provence

Tempier’s classique blend is now called “Lulu et Lucien”, a tribute to the legendary owners of Domaine Tempier until Lulu’s death in 2020 at the age of 102. 

“Lively and voluptuous, the estate’s signature wine is made from a blend of several sites that offers the most versatile expression of Tempier each year. The 2024 is exuberant, juicy, and chewy, in a style that beckons to be drunk young and cool with bouillabaisse.  However, a hearty finish full of Mourvèdre tannin guarantees a long and prosperous future for those who prefer to wait.”--Chris Santini, Kermit Lynch Imports

(To really get a feel for classic Provence cooking, get hold of a copy of Richard Olney’s book Lulu’s Provencal Table. The recipes are authentic, but the lifestyle commentary is priceless.)