White wine is a minor part of the output of Bandol, the small but highly-thought-of appellation in Provence, yet there are some exceptional examples. Most noteworthy of all is the outstanding white of Domaine Tempier, Bandol’s flagship estate. The wine is dominated by the Clairette grape variety, which is, although a fairly rich wine, amazingly fresh, with added floral, mineral notes and ever-so-subtle fruits such as white currant and quince.

60% Clairette Blanc, 18% Ugni Blanc, 19% Bourboulenc & 3% Marsanne.