2024 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé, France, Wine Review

This is a blend of Mourvedre and Cinsault from Bandol (Provence), France. Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is deep with aromas of watermelon and what I can best describe as "canned corn". Great texture. Low acidity. On the palate, a slightly bitter note with flavors of cranberries and cherries. The finish is a bit clipped. Perhaps this is starting to show some age/development. Others tasting with me seemed to enjoy this more than I. That said, it has more "seriousness" which is not something I look for in a Rose. This went well with assorted cheeses and was better with food. Drink over the next year or two.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2024

Current Price:

$38.00USD

2001 Château de Pibarnon Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2001

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This is showing some age but for those who like older wines, this is quite good. It also has a nice rustic quality which seems to be standard for this producer. Purple in color, flat but no real browning. The nose has some volatile acidity along with plums, dust and slight black olives. On the palate, this still has medium tannins. Black cherry fruit. There is some complexity and depth though not a ton. Good finish. This probably doesn't get better from here though it seems likely to stay at this level for a few more years at least. It will work better at the table than on its own.

2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault. Arguably the best Rose made today. Certainly, it is right up there with a rich track record. This vintage is another winner. A salmon pink and copper color. The nose is very pretty with watermelon along with a slight strawberry and a steely quality. On the palate, this is light and crisp. Slight tannins. Slightly oily texture. Strawberries and slight watermelon notes. Supple. This seems more rounded that some vintages. Good finish. This is very food friendly and will go with almost any food or on its own. These are suppose

2013 Château de Pibarnon Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2013

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Purple in color with ruby swirls. Slight volatile acidity on the nose. Plums, sour cherries, and slight black licorice. On the palate, this has a great texture. Medium tannins. This is still young but is delicious. Plums and black cherries. Long finish. This will go well with stews or roasts or even Indian foods. It is drinking well now but should easily have a decade left.

2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Lulu & Lucien, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

2023

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Current Price:

$60.00USD

2016 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

A blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, and 4% Syrah. This was part of a tasting that taught me that, more than most Bandol's, Tempier's will need plenty of cellar time to peak. This was tasty now, but just felt like it was holding back. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is tight. With air, some black cherries come out. Eventually a bit of spice as well. On the palate, this has a great texture. Very deep but tightly wound. Black cherry fruit. Plenty of tannins. Long finish. If drinking now give it a few hours in a decanter. Otherwise cellar for ten more years. This

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