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 Rouge 2021 is composed primarily of Mourvèdre with small additions of Grenache and Cinsault. The fruit is sourced from terraced parcels at 300 metres altitude, where the limestone and clay-marl soils produce powerful yet refined tannins. Grapes are destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in large concrete vats before 20 months of ageing in 50hl oak foudres. The result is a deeply structured yet balanced Bandol, marked by black olive, violet, garrigue, and graphite notes with underlying freshness and length. The vinification is traditional, oxidative, and built for ageing.
Origin Bandol, Provence, France
Grapes Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
Vintage 2021
Alcohol 14%
Style Structured, powerful, savoury.
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand-harvested; destemmed; native fermentation in concrete; aged 20 months in large foudres; traditional oxidative élevage; minimal sulphur
Notes Organic farming, low sulphur, traditional winemaking
UNITED KINGDOM
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Packaging
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Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
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