2021 Restanque de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge "Comte de Saint Victor", Provence, France
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Restanques is a vineyard planted on the hills. Wines from this vineyard represent the youth of Chateau de Pibarnon and the desire to produce wines from vines that come from the same terroir but that are 10 to 20 years younger, with much more pronounced Grenache flavours. 70% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache. Grapes are partially de-stemmed. Daily punching of the cap to extract the fine skin tannins slowly and thoroughly with temperature control to preserve the aromas of fresh berries. Aged for 18 months in oak turns.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The Pibarnon terroir benefits from an extraordinary thermal regulation and never suffers from drought, even in the worst heat waves, such as in 1989 and 2003. This is due to several phenomena that are only encountered on the greatest terroirs. Starting with the altitude, which is one of the highest in the Bandol appellation. Located 300 metres above Mediterranean sea level, the Pibarnon terroir benefits from cool nights during the summer which enhance the gradual ripening of the grapes, alternating with beautiful sunny days. The proximity to the sea cools the grapes by preventing them from accumulating heat. At this altitude, the vineyard is also protected from the morning mists rising from the bottom of the valley. We can therefore wait for the ripening of the grape bunches without fear of them rotting. The vines, planted in terraces, face the south-east. Combined with the altitude, this is the best exposure to promote slow ripening of the grapes, which will give all their aromatic complexity to the wines of Pibarnon.