On the nose it is intense and powerful showing notes of orchard fruits
spiced oak and long powdery tannins give this wine epic length
Matured in 13% new and 87% seasoned French (71%) and American (29%) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling
The palate is layered and plush
At this stage of evolution
Chateau De Pibarnon Bandol Rose Ata Rangi On the nose it isIn the Ros division, Pibarnon is one of Frances heavyweight champions. Sourced from old vine Mourvdre and Cinsault planted on the pine covered hilltop of La Colline du Tlgraphe, its a layered, fleshy, inspirational wine that reminds us of how serious great ros can be. In the cellar, the Cinsault component was pressed directly to tank, bringing elegance, perfume and balance, while the Mourvdre was bled, saigne style, after several hours of skin