Product

Classic Bordeaux

2024 LXV The Tempo

Quick tasting note

Cocoa powder and red fruit (Merlot).
Detailed tasting notes

Palate Fine-grained tannin texture and length of finish from the Cabernet Franc, with a slight earthy, loamy quality on the finish — the most Saint-Émilion-style wine in the lineup.

A hunting lodge at the forest's edge — pine sap, cook-fire game, and pipe tobacco.

2024 LXV The Tempo

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc

Central Coast, California

92-94 Points · Jeb Dunnuck

Retail

$85.00

750 ml

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Bottles
1
Shipping Info
Neeta pairs this wine with LXV Herbes de Jardin Spice Blend + Citrus & Juniper Roast Turkey Breast See the pairing ↓

Winemaker Notes

Tempo is the Right Bank inspired blend in LXV's lineup. This vintage's cuvée is equal parts fresh, expressive Merlot (primarily from Happy Canyon) and chewy, rich Cabernet Franc from Willow Creek and Templeton Gap.
Cases made
350
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
14.4%

In dialogue with global spices

Neeta’s Pairing Table

Ingredients: Shallot, Chervil, Granulated Garlic, Fennel, Coriander, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Rosemary, Tarragon, Parsley, Lemon Juice Powder Notes: A bright, aromatic French-style herb blend anchored by piney juniper, citrus undertones, and classic garden herbs. Formulated to withstand high heat, it infuses roasted carrots, chicken, and holiday poultry with a caramelized, herbal crust that cuts beautifully through rich sauces and wine pairings.

LXV Herbes de Jardin Spice Blend

LXV Herbes de Jardin Spice Blend · $9.00

Spice details

Ingredients: Shallot, Chervil, Granulated Garlic, Fennel, Coriander, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Rosemary, Tarragon, Parsley, Lemon Juice Powder Notes: A bright, aromatic French-style herb blend anchored by piney juniper, citrus undertones, and classic garden herbs. Formulated to withstand high heat, it infuses roasted carrots, chicken, and holiday poultry with a caramelized, herbal crust that cuts beautifully through rich sauces and wine pairings.

Citrus & Juniper Roast Turkey Breast

Citrus & Juniper Roast Turkey Breast

15 mins + 1¼-1¾ hrs · 10 steps

Herb butter-rubbed turkey breast roasted with citrus, finished with pan juices. The citrus brightens the green herbs while the juniper works especially well with richer holiday wines.

You’ll need: 1 turkey breast, 3–4 lb, 3 tbsp softened butter, 2 tsp Herbes de Jardin, 1 orange or lemon, halved

View the full recipe →

Also try: Herbes de Jardin Roast Chicken · Herb-Roasted Carrots with Yogurt

1 bottle + LXV Herbes de Jardin Spice Blend · $94.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 92-94 points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc
Appellation
The Willow Creek District features calcareous, high-pH clay soils, steep slopes up to 30%, and a strong marine breeze cooling high diurnal temperatures.
Vineyard
G2 North sits in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, a stone's throw from James Berry. Steep, rocky, calcareous ground - the kind that makes a vine work for its living. Organically farmed, hand-harvested, drip-irrigated from wells on site.
ABV
14.4%
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C