Don’t think of this as “expensive rosé,” think of it as just great $50 wine, which it is!
This is not only our favorite Bandol Rosé, it's my favorite Rosé period that I’ve had over the last couple of years - and we’ve had a lot! Chateau Pibarnon, one of the two great Bandol estates, differentiates itself by sitting at the highest elevation in the appellation (more than 900 feet above sea level) and occupies its own micro-climate overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean bay of La Ciotat. Aromatically quite complex with aromas that can only come from Mourvèdre based grapes grown in Bandol: wild herbs, fennel, orange peel etc. The palate is equally complex with flavors that reprise the aromatic themes. This is not just delicious and refreshing, it's serious, complex food-friendly wine that will improve over the next few years. This is just nuts!
