Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvée Spéciale 1999

Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvée Spéciale 1999: Vibrant colour; Mourvèdre has a great resistance to oxidation. Classic varietal nose; meaty, animalistic, slightly sweaty saddle-leather. Full, mouth-filling, palate-pleasing wine. Initially teases with a little softness, before revealing the firm structure and grip beneath, with solid acidity to match. Lovely meaty, blueberry infused palate, with some good extract providing some of the substance of this wine. Very pleasing. Drink over the next eight years. 16.5+/20 (14/3/05)