Château de Pibarnon sits high above the Mediterranean near La Cadière-d’Azur, commanding some of the most dramatic limestone amphitheatres in Bandol. The estate was established in the late 1950s but gained its reputation after being purchased in 1978 by Catherine and Henri de Saint Victor, who set about restoring the terraces and replanting with old Mourvèdre vines at high altitude. Their son, Éric de Saint Victor, now manages the domaine, continuing the focus on elegance, purity, and site transparency. Vineyards are farmed organically, and soils of blue Triassic limestone and marine marl promote deep rooting and balance. The winemaking philosophy is guided by patience and restraint, combining traditional Bandol structure with a remarkable sense of lift and refinement. Fermentations occur spontaneously, ageing takes place in large oak foudres, and minimal sulphur is used to preserve tension and longevity.
The Bandol Rosé 2023 is a blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Grenache sourced from terraces between 200 and 300 metres above sea level. Grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed in whole bunches, with a portion of direct pressing and a small element of saignée to enhance structure. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at low temperatures, and the wine rests on fine lees for several months before bottling. The style is precise and gastronomic rather than delicate, showing saline minerality, red citrus, wild herbs, and faint garrigue spice with a long, chalky finish.
Origin Bandol, Provence, France
Grapes Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 13%
Style Structured, saline, mineral
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand-harvested; partial direct press and saignée; fermented in stainless steel; aged on fine lees; minimal sulphur; organic farming
Notes Organic farming, low sulphur, terroir expressive
UNITED KINGDOM
All orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
· Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day.
· On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.99 for orders under £80
· £5.99 for orders over £80
· FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
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Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
