From a protected microclimate at the foot of the Tourtine, Tempier's Cabassaou showcases the rustic charm and terroir depth that define great Mourvèdre. The 95% Mourvèdre blend (with Syrah and Cinsault) comes from vines on shallow, stony soils in a warm pocket shielded from the Mistral wind—low yields yielding concentrated character. Hand-selected fruit ferments in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts for three to four weeks, then ages 18 months in large oak. Rustic honesty meets beguiling charm.