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2014 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé, 1.5ltr

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February 26, 2023 - $45

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RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

...offers sensational notes of orange blossom, salty sea breeze and spice in a rich, medium to full-bodied, layered and elegant style...

92Vinous / IWC

Fresh tangerine, melon and white flowers on the fragrant nose. Juicy and focused, offering intense citrus fruit and red berry flavors and a subtle hint of tarragon. Shows very good clarity on the finish, which features a suave honeysuckle quality and lingering stoniness.

90Wine Spectator

A solid rosé, with lightly muddled watermelon, white cherry and white raspberry fruit, carried by tea and watermelon seed notes. A flash of savory adds life to the broad finish...delivers ample range and definition.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Intense, dry, smoky nose. A serious mouthful with quite an impact. Lots to chew on... Light tannins on the end.

REGION

France, Provence, Bandol

Provence is the region on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France known for sun-drenched Lavender fields and an easy-going, gracious attitude toward life. Until the last few decades it was also known for producing large quantities of unremarkable rosé, often sold in bulk. Today its most famous wines are still rosés, but their quality has improved dramatically. Notable red wines are also being made in Provence, particularly in Bandol, a tiny appellation east of Marseille. The largest appellation is Côtes de Provence. Other appellations include Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, Côtes du Luberon, Cassis, Bellet, Palette and Les Baux de Provence. Red and white wines are made throughout the region, despite the attention paid to rosé. Red wine grapes grown in Provence are Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and some Cabernet Sauvignon. White wine grapes are Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc.