Pibarnon sets the standard in Bandol and sits atop the highest point in a protected amphitheater with its own microclimate, allowing the native Mouvèdre a long growing season. The terraced vineyard faces the sea on the top of a hill that reaches 300m, forming a great natural south-east-facing bowl. The soil is made of clay, limestone and white chalk. Catherine and Henri de Saint Victor purchased Pibarnon in the late 1970s when the area was a mere backwater. Thirty years later this estate is held in the highest esteem.
a rare ageworthy rose, bold aromas of white pepper, spice, lavender, blood orange, wild red berries. medium to fuller bodied, gentle tannin, licorice, mouthwatering acidity, bone dry finish with mouth-tingling minerality
region: Provence, France
varietal(s): 65% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault
style: rosé
farming/cellar: certified organic, fermented at low temperatures slowly for 20 days, Indigenous yeasts, The Cinsault is direct pressed and the Mourvedre is saignee and pressed to create more weight and structure in the wine. aged in stainless steel for 6 months
pairing: grilled octopus with grilled Meyer lemon, chili oil, parsley, oregano
Wine Spectator & Vinous Media: 92 pts.
