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93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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Mocha, cola, earth and caramel notes appear on the nose of the 2016 Bandol, a blend of 90% Mourv?dre and 10% Grenache. This is all dark fruit and savory nuance, full-bodied, richly concentrated, creamy and lush, yet it's chewy and tannic on the long, spicy finish. It can be consumed now with rare beef or lamb to help with the tannins, or be aged for up to 15 years.
Technical Details
- BlendProprietary Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionProvence
- AppellationBandol
- Alcohol14.5%
Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2016 (375mL)
Other Reds | France
WA93
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One of the most buzzed about producers in all of Bandol, uttered in the same breath as the legendary Tempier, Pibarnon is at the top of the Bandol pyramid. These red wines, given proper time to age or open up with air, are truly something to behold. Decant and enjoy with rare beef or game and prepare to be impressed. 93 points and $30 for a half bottle. If you have yet to experience your first Bandol red (Mourvedre based) the time is now.
About the Producer
Bandol was no more than a backwater when Catherine and Henri de Saint Victor purchased Pibarnon in the late 1970s. Recognizing the region?s potential, however, the visionary couple worked tirelessly for some 30 years, landscaping and crafting ever better wines. By the 1990s, Pibarnon was making the region?s top reds, a status today maintained under their son, Eric de Saint Victor. Henri passed away in 2013.