Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $38.21Original €34.00≈ £28.72 | www.pibarnon.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $37.08Original €33.00≈ £27.88 | www.pibarnon.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Classification AOC Bandol
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from five hectares of north-facing slopes; organically certified since 2019 and farmed with selected biodynamic practices. The vineyard rises to an upper elevation of 300 metres. After direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in stainless-steel vats to preserve brightness, purity and freshness.
Tasting Notes Crystalline, straight and energetic; luminous and saline, with a delicate floral nose, elegant bitterness and remarkable length.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish, including sea bass, gilthead bream, dentex and sole; serve fish skin-on, in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, remainder assorted grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest of the white grapes began on 24 August 2023
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from five hectares of north-facing slopes; organically certified since 2019 and farmed with selected biodynamic practices. The vineyard reaches an upper elevation of 300 metres. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Energetic, pure and crystalline; fresh and luminous, with pronounced tension, saline attack and finish, and refreshing delicate bitterness.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish such as sea bass, gilthead bream, dentex and sole; with salt crust, beurre blanc or wild fennel.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from five hectares of north-facing slopes; organically certified since 2019 and farmed with selected biodynamic practices. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Precise, airy and floral, with purity, fine balance, luminous energy, volume and a crystalline finish.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish, skin-on, salt-crusted, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Harvest Dates The heart of the harvest occurred between 15 and 30 September 2021
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from five hectares of north-facing slopes; organically certified since 2019 and farmed with selected biodynamic practices. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Precise, airy and floral, with energy, purity, fine balance, volume and crystalline freshness.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish, skin-on, salt-crusted, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from five hectares of north-facing slopes; organically certified since 2019 and farmed with selected biodynamic practices. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in vats to preserve brightness, purity and freshness.
Tasting Notes Brilliant, pure and balanced, with volume, floral delicacy, freshness, elegant bitterness and a saline finish.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish, skin-on, salt-crusted, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 20% local varieties (Marsanne and Ugni Blanc)
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested from six hectares of north-facing slopes under organic farming with selected biodynamic practices. After direct pressing and cold settling, the wine fermented slowly at low temperature for 25 days and was aged in tank, with a small portion in wood for added complexity.
Tasting Notes Radiant, pure and finely balanced, with floral delicacy, freshness, elegant bitterness and a savory finish.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested in 20 kg crates from six hectares of north-facing slopes. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in vats to preserve brightness, purity and freshness.
Tasting Notes Fresh and savory, with elegant bitterness, surprising volume, floral delicacy, precision and purity.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested in 20 kg crates from six hectares of north-facing slopes. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured in vats to preserve brightness, purity and freshness.
Tasting Notes Fresh, savory and silky, with elegant bitterness, surprising volume, floral delicacy, precision and purity.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Very chalky ancient triassic soil with blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested in 20 kg crates from six hectares of north-facing slopes. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured principally in vats, with a small portion in wood.
Tasting Notes Fresh, mineral and savory, with white fruit, white flowers, lime blossom and fennel; precise, elegant and balanced.
Food Pairing Langoustines, scallops, lobster and noble white-fleshed fish in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 15% other grape varieties
Region Bandol
Soil Very chalky ancient triassic soil with blue santonian marl subsoil
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Followed By Cold Settling
Production Details Hand harvested in 20 kg crates from six hectares of north-facing slopes. Following direct pressing and cold settling, the wine undergoes slow traditional fermentation in vats and is matured principally in vats, with a small portion in wood.
Tasting Notes White flowers, vegetal and mineral notes, rounded fruit, freshness, balance, elegance and a smooth texture.
Food Pairing Noble white-fleshed fish such as sea bass and skate, plus langoustines and scallops; fish in a salt crust, with beurre blanc or grilled with wild fennel.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
410 chemin de la croix des signaux, 83740 La Cadière-d'Azur, France
Phone
+33 4 94 90 12 73
Email
Owner
Eric de Saint Victor
Cellarmaster
Marie Laroze