Chateau de Pibarnon - Bandol Red 2021

Grape

90% Mourvedre, 10 % Grenache

Tasting notes

The 2021 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge is a powerful and elegant Provençal red, crafted from approximately 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache, grown on the estate’s limestone terraces overlooking the Mediterranean.

In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby color with dark reflections. The nose is complex and expressive, offering aromas of black plum, blackberry, smoked herbs, and leather, layered with the distinctive notes of Provençal garrigue and spice.

On the palate, the wine is structured and full-bodied, supported by firm, muscular tannins and fresh acidity that bring balance and precision. The Mourvèdre provides depth and intensity, leading to a long, savory, and slightly earthy finish.

More About The Winery

Perched high above the Mediterranean Sea in Provence, Château de Pibarnon is one of the most celebrated estates of the Bandol appellation. Its breathtaking vineyards rise up to 300 metres above sea level, planted on traditional Provençal restanques (stone terraces) that preserve both the soil and the surrounding ecosystem.

The estate’s unique terroir — limestone-rich soils, cool maritime breezes, and natural biodiversity — gives Pibarnon’s wines their hallmark refinement, depth, and elegance, earning comparisons to the great climats of Burgundy.

At Pibarnon, winemaking begins in the vineyard: vines are hand-trained and cultivated without weed killers or chemicals, yields are kept deliberately low (31–38 hl/ha), and a green harvest ensures perfect ripening. All grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted by the same dedicated team year after year, guaranteeing the highest quality fruit.

Renowned above all for its Mourvèdre-based reds, which combine power, structure, and longevity with Mediterranean finesse, Château de Pibarnon also produces elegant rosés and expressive whites that reflect its extraordinary terroir.