Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020 valminor the other half in wood—mainly

the other half in wood—mainly 228-litre used Burgundian pièces from Jaeger-Defaix in Rully

granny smith apples and spice on the nose

Some parcels given skin contact time

and an easy tempo making for a relaxed and delightful crush”

lively mousse

Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020 valminor the other half in wood—mainlyThis is Pibarnon's top wine, a blend of 90% Mourvdre and 10% Grenache based on the oldest vines and a strict fruit selection from twelve small plots, including the highly prized Bel Air, Jourdan and Pointes Blanches parcels. Naturally fermented, with a large proportion of whole berries and raised exclusively in foudre from Burgundy and Austria, this has a finesse and seamlessness that is unique by Bandol standards, yet there is still serious stuffing.