2022 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé, Provence, France
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ABOUT THIS WINE
A blend of 65% Morvedre and 35% Cinsault. Certified organic, grapes are hand-harvested. The vineyard overlooks the sea and is situated on dry stone wall terraces up to 300 metres above sea level, which form a large crater. This special location, as well as the bold blend of grape varieties, is what gives this rosé its personality, complexity and elegance. The Cinsault is pressed directly and gives bold and fruity qualities to the wine. Mourvedre comes from direct bleeding (free run juice) and pressing. It gives the wine a fine structure, freshness and complexity. Long fermentation in stainless steel vats. Around 20°C temperature. Ageing in vats for 6 months, in order to preserve freshness and radiance.
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.