Château de Pibarnon Blanc AOC 2022

The Bandol Blanc is generally a cuvée of 50 % Clairette, 30 % Bourboulenc and other varieties such as Marsanne and Ugni Blanc. The vines are on a north-facing slope on blue marl, as known from the Jura, for example, from Château Chalon, or from the vineyards of Pétrus in Pomerol and d'Yquem in Sauternes. The harvest quantity is usually 25-28 hl/ha. The grapes were pressed directly, the sediment was allowed to settle naturally, and then the juice was fermented spontaneously at low temperature for 25 days. The wine was aged in stainless steel and a small amount in wood.

Straw yellow with light green reflections

The Bandol Blanc offers a typically Mediterranean, finely spicy yet airy aroma in which bright citrus notes mingle with those of green almonds, rocks, herbs and fennel greens. On top of that, there is a hint of camomile, aniseed and orange blossom.

On the palate the Bandol Blanc Power, spice and freshness with pure energy. Fennel pollen, grapefruit peel and some liquorice are present here as well as carambola, yellow apple and some stone fruit. The fruit seems sweet in its ripeness, but is permeated by a pleasant lively acidity. The ageing on the fine lees also brings a discreet silkiness to the palate. The wine is balanced, almost delicate as well as fragrant and at the same time southern ripe and spicy.