Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 1.5L MAGNUM 2022

Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé is a Mourvèdre-led rosé from the highest vineyard in the appellation, offered here in magnum.

Bandol lies on the Mediterranean coast east of Marseille and is the one French appellation built around Mourvèdre, a late variety that needs the heat and the sea light this amphitheatre provides. Pibarnon's organically farmed terraces, or restanques, sit at 300 metres on La Colline du Télégraphe above the Baie de Bandol, high enough for cool nights and steady sea breezes. The soil is unusual: les marnes bleues, a chalky blue-tinted clay full of microfossils, also found in the Jura and in Pomerol, valued for its low pH and its ability to hold water. The blend is 65% Mourvèdre to 35% Cinsault. The Cinsault is pressed straight to tank for perfume and balance, while the Mourvèdre is bled saignée-style after several hours on skins for grip and structure, and the juices are blended before a spontaneous ferment.

Drink over the next two to three years, and note that the magnum format suits a long table. Serve at 10-12°C with bouillabaisse, grilled prawns or roast chicken.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.