Domaine Tempier Bandol 'Cuvee Classique' Rouge 2018 - 750ml celthe-wine-front A fresh and energetic Chardonnay

A fresh and energetic Chardonnay hailing from Mornington

A very pretty nose of flowers

Pedro Ximénez is made by drying the grapes under the hot Spanish sun

but the very ripe fruit notes make it seem sweeter than it is

Aging in 30-35% percent small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla

Domaine Tempier Bandol 'Cuvee Classique' Rouge 2018 - 750ml celthe-wine-front A fresh and energetic ChardonnayTempier's classic Mourvedre heavy red a big hearted red with a tannic, savoury edge. This Cuvee Classique red blend is a beautiful big red. Though the blend varies according to vintage, Mourvedre is always dominant, with small amounts of Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault included. The 2018 release is savoury, herby and meaty, with bulging dark fruit. The wine spends 18 months in large old foudres, and is then released another year later. More time in