Marc Tempe
In a quest for the perfect
Riesling, Reinhard Brundig, film producer and passionate wine expert,
discovered, by chance, Marc Tempe’s wines from Alsace.
This meeting marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship. From their
impassioned discussion the project of producing a red wine that would honor
their motto “life is too short to drink bad wine” was born.
In 2002 they found the perfect estate to realize their idea in the region of
Minervois, between Narbonne and Carcassonne. “Long term, the Minervois has
probably the best potential of all Appellations in the Languedoc-Roussillon
region.” (Robert M. Parker). The land, covering approx. 75 acres, is situated in
the best part of the Cru, “La Livinière”. The ripening of the grapes (Syrah,
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan) benefits from the ideal climatic conditions of
this region.
The viticulture follows biodynamic principles. This method, which respects the
environment, allows the vines and the soil to play the leading parts in a story
that speaks about the “expression du terroir”. This is reflected in the quality
of the grapes and the full-bodied wines show the complexity of limestone soil
and the richness of the environment, full of colors and flavors. The wines are
created from this special alchemy, which unites human hearts, the soil and the
vines.
Technical info:
Domaine de Courbissac
2005 Eos
Domaine de Courbissac
2003 Minervois La Liviniere
Domaine de Courbissac
2003 Minervois
2003 Minervois,
2003 Vin de Table Eos