About this product
Tempier's single-vineyard La Tourtine: 100% Mourvèdre from a sun-exposed terraced limestone site. Black olive, leather, wild herbs, game, and extraordinary mineral depth. Requires 10 years minimum and rewards 20+ year cellaring. A reference for Provence's aging potential.
Pairing intelligence
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The Provençal daube and Bandol Mourvèdre is the region's defining pairing; black olive mirrors the wine's savoury character exactly
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Game stew's iron depth and juniper spice match Mourvèdre's gamey complexity and tannic power; mushroom adds earthy depth
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bridge
Provence's wrapped chèvre with chestnut honey bridges Mourvèdre's wild herb and mineral depth; a regional hillside pairing
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cheese
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Provençal wild bull's lean gaminess and herb landscape matches Bandol's garrigue quality; tapenade is a direct flavour echo
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