Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020 domaine-du-vissoux fresh structure—a balance reflective of

fresh structure—a balance reflective of the altitude and the diurnal contrast (warm days followed by cold nights)

single vineyard called El Cuchillejo

Massolino's little sweet one has a wonderfully flowing texture for this variety

the finish lasts on the palate for several minutes revealing subtle apple and pear

and blackberries

Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020 domaine-du-vissoux fresh structure—a balance reflective ofThis is Pibarnon's top wine, a blend of 90% Mourvdre and 10% Grenache based on the oldest vines and a strict fruit selection from twelve small plots, including the highly prized Bel Air, Jourdan and Pointes Blanches parcels. Naturally fermented, with a large proportion of whole berries and raised exclusively in foudre from Burgundy and Austria, this has a finesse and seamlessness that is unique by Bandol standards, yet there is still serious stuffing.