2005 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol

Operating in a region marked by the persistence of tradition, Pibanon is the most modern of the top Bandol estates. The amphitheater of terraced vineyards yields grapes for a single densely fruity red in the style of a Mourvèdre-based Châteauneuf du Pape. Château de Pibarnon's wine is bottled and released earlier than most Bandols, and can be enjoyed on the young side. The estate also produces a fleshy, fruit-driven rosé with the body to stand up to hearty food. Like most Bandol rosé, this is not for casual sipping.

Operating in a region marked by the persistence of tradition, Pibanon is the most modern of the top Bandol estates. The amphitheater of terraced vineyards yields grapes for a single densely fruity red in the style of a Mourvèdre-based Châteauneuf du Pape. Château de Pibarnon's win... more