Monday, May 21, 2012
Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol 2004 90+ Points
www.pibarnon.com
www.greatdomaines.co.za
Clear, day bright, ruby red with slight rim evolution, hints of garnet, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity, ripe dark fruit, plums, dark cherries, cranberry, almonds milk, earthy, mineral, spicy, delicate oaking.
Dry with medium plus acidity, fresh and elegant, medium bodied, medium plus tannins, gamey, subtle tannins still integrating, impressive purity of fruit, medium plus lenght and high complexity.
Now with some prior aeration, until 2022+