# Château de Pibarnon 2019 (2019)

- **Producer:** Château Pibarnon
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Mourvèdre, Grenache
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €60
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** dried herbs, raspberry, red plum, black cherry, black plum, cedar, smoke, chocolate, leather, forest floor, tobacco, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Known as the 'Petrus of Bandol'.
- Vineyards are situated at an altitude of 300 meters.
- Soils are rich in Triassic-era fossils.
- Certified organic farming practices are employed.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. The wine's inherent freshness can cut through fatty elements, while its complex profile can stand up to robust flavors.

## 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.