2005 Dom. Tempier Bandol

In the 2002 vintage, the distributor could not give this wine away. This year, we were alotted 4 bottles, because they f*cked up ordering the 2004 vintage. Anyway, Dom. Tempier has always been a favorite of mine. Their single vineyard Mouvedre, Cincault blends are always amazing, but take forever to open.

I popped the cork at 8 pm, and it was tight, tight, tight. At 9:33, after a 15 minute trip home from BONDA, some fruit has developed, but I am beginning to think it is still too young.

Big alcohol and spice on the nose, with hints of currants and cough drops following on the tongue. HUGE tannins, lingering finish.

If you can find some, put it away til 2010 at least!