The winery
Château de Pibarnon
Historic estate of the Bandol appellation (Provence), known for wines dominated by Mourvèdre: age-worthy reds, structured rosés and some white cuvées. Terraced vineyards up to about 300 m with views of the Mediterranean.
- Bandol (Provenza) · Francia
- 8 products
The story
Family-owned property associated with the de Saint Victor family: Catherine and Henri de Saint Victor discovered and purchased the site in the late 1970s; today the estate is managed by Éric de Saint-Victor. The site and production have progressively developed across several parcels located on the heights of La Cadière-d'Azur, with a recent history documented by the estate itself.
Production philosophy
An artisanal approach that seeks to let the terroir express itself: "hedonistic" and complex wines, produced with care in the vineyard and in the cellar to highlight mourvèdre and the identity of the place. Manual work in the vineyard, respect for the parcels, and careful aging are central elements.
Terroir and vineyards
Terraced vineyards on the hills of La Cadière-d'Azur / Bandol, facing the sea, with altitudes reaching up to 300 meters. Triassic soils of marls and clay-limestone that impart freshness and minerality. The vineyard is divided into named parcels.
Awards and recognition
Recognition and mentions in industry guides and publications, and listings in international rankings.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Mourvèdre
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Clairette
- Bourboulenc
- Hectares
- 50.0
What makes it distinctive
- Terraced vineyards up to 300 m with views of the Mediterranean.
- Flagship red wine made from Mourvèdre.
- Production of structured rosés and of a white wine from local grape varieties.
- Family-run operation linked to the de Saint Victor family.
- Regularly featured in wine guides and international wine selections.
