Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_australia The youthfully reticent nose hints

The youthfully reticent nose hints at flinty red cherry

they produce a white Chateauneuf du Pape and a number of smoking Cotes du Rones

bursting with scents of creamy black cherries

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique other_regions_australia The youthfully reticent nose hintsAt nearly eight years' old, this is just entering its drinking window. It remains fresh and youthful with deep, unyielding colour and a nose redolent of Provencal herbs and garrigue. It's elegantly fruited with ample damson, cherry and bramble, and there are also mid palate notes of tar, thyme, bay leaf and black olive. The tannins are sleek, ripe and well ordered, beautifully buttressed by refreshing acidity. The ensemble is very complete, rich and