COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Mourvèdre, Grenache
PRODUCER
Château Pibarnon
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Pibarnon 2019 is a red wine from the AOC Bandol in Provence, France. The estate is situated on the highest slopes of Bandol, benefiting from a unique microclimate with cool nights and sea breezes that promote slow ripening. The vineyards are planted on terraces with soils composed of fossil-rich limestone, clay, and blue marl. The wine is primarily made from Mourvèdre (90%) with a small addition of Grenache (10%). Founded in 1977 by Henri and Catherine de Saint-Victor, Château Pibarnon emphasizes minimal intervention in its winemaking to express the terroir. The high percentage of Mourvèdre is a defining characteristic of the estate's style.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as the 'Petrus of Bandol'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at an altitude of 300 meters.
Fact 03
Soils are rich in Triassic-era fossils.
Fact 04
Certified organic farming practices are employed.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château de Pibarnon 2019 is produced from hand-harvested grapes. Alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts and taking place in stainless steel tanks over approximately three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in large, neutral oak foudres (2,500 liters) and French oak barrels (450 liters). The estate employs certified organic farming practices, with some biodynamic principles also applied.
