Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) EVENT SUPPORT stored in a warmer than

stored in a warmer than normal conditions and not stood up for long enough as it was still a little cloudy (these need to be stood up for days rather than hours)

honeyed succulence and tart pomegranate acidity

This is a bigger and more concentrated wine plus the supporting tannins possess slightly better phenolic maturity as well

It is no longer a village wine from Rozas de Puerto Real

and no fat

Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) EVENT SUPPORT stored in a warmer thanReceived in Original Wooden Case 94 Points CellarTracker Member Sandalwood, church incense, black licorice, fresh tarragon, orange peel and game fat on the nose. Not much fruit; but not as tertiary as you might expect either. Just the classic "fruit backward" aromas of Mourvdre. Medium + intensity of aromas. The palate starts with an intense flavor of limestone, then shows ripe strawberries in a surprising break from that fruit backwardness. The rest