COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Mourvèdre, Grenache
PRODUCER
Château de Pibarnon
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Restanques de Pibarnon 2020 is a red wine from the AOC Bandol appellation in Provence, France. Produced by Château de Pibarnon, it is a blend of 70% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache, sourced from the estate's oldest vines and finest parcels. The vineyards are planted on limestone-rich, clay-limestone, and rocky soils, situated on traditional stone terraces known as 'restanques' at altitudes up to 300 meters. The estate is known for its commitment to organic and biodynamic vineyard management and a philosophy of minimal intervention in winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Restanques' refers to the traditional stone terraces supporting the vineyards.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at altitudes up to 300 meters.
Fact 03
The wine is made from the oldest vines and finest parcels of the estate.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage is noted for its accessibility and unifying character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Restanques de Pibarnon 2020 is produced using traditional methods with a focus on minimal intervention. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts, and the wine is vinified in micro-batches, with each parcel managed separately to highlight its unique terroir. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in large, older oak barrels. Vineyard management is organic and biodynamic, with hand-harvesting and careful sorting of the grapes. Low sulfur usage is a characteristic of the winemaking process.
