Domaine Tempier's 2023 Bandol Rosé continues to show why it's considered one of the best rosés in the world. Made with a hefty chunk of Mourvedre, it offers beautifully crisp and precise notes of orange blossom, crushed rock, mineral water and white flower that flow seamlessly to a medium-bodied, balanced, lively and fresh style on the palate. While this doesn’t have the heft of sheer frui9t of a top Tavel, it has more tension and focus, and it should put on weight with a fre more months in bottle. In short, it’s a beautiful Bandol rosé that delivers everything you could want from a rosé. It has the juciness and freshness to drink nicely on its own or at the start of a meal, as well as the complexity and depth to handle any number of richer foods.