Château de Pibarnon 2017

Château de Pibarnon 2017 Bandol 

Grape variety

90 % MOURVEDRE + 10 % GRENACHE

Terroir

The vines dominate the valley, facing the sea, hanging from restanques to restanques, up to an altitude of 300 m, on these slopes forming a vast cirque sheltered from the mistral wind. The high altitude of the vineyard means cool nights and slow ripening of the grapes. The vineyard of Château de Pibarnon is planted on a very old Triassic soil, characterized by a very high level of limestone. This limestone favours the appearance of bouquets in the wines, and allows the extraction of very fine and elegant tannins. It is also the source of the freshness and minerality, giving the wines an exemplary race and flavour. The Château de Pibarnon is articulated on 12 main plots of land, all located on the heights of the estate: Bel Air, Jourdan, Pointes-Blanches, le Cirque...

Vinification
As the vine, the vatting requested lots of patience. Tannin extract slowly after long days of maceration and punching. Fermentation is followed by a very long Maceration (about 3 weeks) before running off. Breeding in casks of oak for 20 months. Casks park will soon be renewed at 100%. A diversification in choice of Suppliers and barrels of differents ages to best adapt the breeding of each of our terroirs.

Yield

Surface of 25 ha in terraces, on high slopes.

Yields of 30 hl/ha.

Harvested by hand, in 20kg crates.