Domaine TEMPIER
Lulu et Lucien
- 2023
- Bandol rouge
An iconic and historic Bandol estate, in the hands of the Tempier family for nearly 2 centuries. It was Lucien Peyraud, husband of Lucie Tempier, who, from 1945 onwards and as President of Bandol wines, fought to impose Mourvèdre (minimum 50%) in the appellation. Despite their natural concentration and power, the estate's reds are distinguished, refined and harmonious, with an ageing potential worthy of the greatest Rhône wines.
Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.
Cuvée Lulu et Lucien, named after the Tempier family's forebears, is the estate's classic cuvée, a blend of the estate's different terroirs (the famous 'restanques', clay-limestone terraces overlooking the Mediterranean), vines aged 30 years or more, 75% Mourvèdre.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : "Lulu et Lucien (named in honour of the estate's founders) is an entry-level cuvée with the depth typical of Bandol. Bright fruitiness and a texture that reveals perfect balance in 2023."
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2030-2042
From the same producer
-
An iconic and historic Bandol estate, in the hands of the Tempier family for nearly 2 centuries. It was Lucien Peyraud, husband of Lucie Tempier, who, from 1945 onwards and as President of Bandol wines, fought to impose Mourvèdre (minimum 50%) in the appellation. Despite their natural concentration and power, the estate's reds are distinguished, refined and harmonious, with an ageing potential worthy of the greatest Rhône wines.
Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.
Cuvée Lulu et Lucien, named after the Tempier family's forebears, is the estate's classic cuvée, a blend of the estate's different terroirs (the famous 'restanques', clay-limestone terraces overlooking the Mediterranean), vines aged 30 years or more, 75% Mourvèdre.The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 Coup de ♥ “Lulu et Lucien (in homage to the estate's founders) is a lacy entry-level cuvée: delicate nose, harmonious palate, overall finesse.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
-
An iconic and historic Bandol estate, in the hands of the Tempier family for nearly 2 centuries. It was Lucien Peyraud, husband of Lucie Tempier, who, from 1945 onwards and as President of Bandol wines, fought to impose Mourvèdre (minimum 50%) in the appellation. Despite their natural concentration and power, the estate's reds are distinguished, refined and harmonious, with an ageing potential worthy of the greatest Rhône wines.
Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.La Tourtine, 85% Mourvèdre aged 50 years, is the best synthesis of their parcel-based cuvées, more full-bodied and robust than La Migoua, finer than Cabassaou.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 97/100 “La Tourtine showcases all the exceptional qualities of the Bandol terroir. Noble tannins, radiant and flavourful fruit, beautiful intensity.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
-
An iconic and historic estate in Bandol, owned by the Tempier family for nearly two centuries. It was Lucien Peyraud, husband of Lucie Tempier, who, from 1945 onwards and as President of Bandol wines, fought to impose Mourvèdre (minimum 50%) in the appellation. Despite their natural concentration and power, the estate's reds manage to remain distinguished, refined and harmonious, while possessing a ageing potential worthy of the greatest Rhône wines.
Rated three stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.
La Migoua, only 55% Mourvèdre (complemented by Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah), is the estate's highest altitude single vineyard cuvée. It is also the freshest and most elegant, with an unrivalled velvety texture.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 95/100 “La Migoua, composed of half Mourvèdre, offers warm fruit (cherry) with perfect sweetness. Intensity and volume on the finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2031-2045