2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge "Lulu & Lucien", Provence, FranceABOUT THE WINENamed in tribute to Lucien and Lulu Peyraudvisionaries behind the revival of Bandol and the spiritual heart of Domaine TempierLulu & Lucien is the domaines foundational cuve and a benchmark for Mourvdre based reds. The 2023 vintage is composed of approximately 75% Mourvdre, with Grenache, Cinsault, and a touch of Carignan rounding out the blend. Sourced from a mosaic of organically farmed estate vineyards across Bandol, the wine is

The wines are vinified by various members of the Vini Be Good network using their own grapes or grapes purchased from friends and neighbors in the Loire

Le Limozin typically gives a wine that is broad and expansive thanks to a mix of clay and limestone soil and Monnot’s old vines (planted in 1961 and 1976) deliver an especially concentrated version

The 2020 Gran Selezione from Castello di Fonterutoli is a meticulously crafted Chianti Classico

and introduce you to some of our favorite producers showcasing why this region continues to be a favorite among sommeliers and wine lovers around the world

where there was enough hydration to keep these dry-farmed vineyards hydrated without sacrificing concentration

followed by cooling of the bunches (8 to 10°C) for a 5-day pre-fermentation cold maceration

With only five hectares of land to farm

Through him

A blend of Cabernet Franc (50%)

The 4th generation of cognac makers in his family

Anthony Thévenet works and lives among his vines and animals

It was bottled in early 2023 and is a perfect representation of the terroir of Oregon’s iconic Chardonnay-producing region