Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) White Complex and deep and just

Complex and deep and just super satisfying

The ripeness of the fruit is clear

cranberry and clove

the 1998 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde offers up tons of blackberry and cassis fruit to go with notions of smoked meats

The Clos de la Roche 1999 from Dujac is one of the best wines I have tasted from this fine estate

Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) White Complex and deep and justReceived 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