Château de Pibarnon Old Marc 1998

Produced by the prestigious Domaine de Pibarnon, located in the hills above Bandol, this Old Marc embodies the richness of an exceptional terroir and the expertise of an iconic estate in Provence's wine-growing region. The nose is intense and subtle, revealing aromas of dry garrigue, blond tobacco, dried fruit (figs, almonds), patinated leather, and sweet spices. On the palate, the texture is full-bodied, warm, and persistent, carried by a mellow texture and perfectly integrated woody notes. This marc offers a rare expression of the Mediterranean, combining controlled power and rustic elegance.

Made from Mourvèdre marc destemmed using the Burgundy method, this marc is distilled immediately after vinification in a small copper still heated over a wood fire. Only the purest and most aromatic part of the distillate, known as the “heart,” is kept. The resulting eau-de-vie is then aged for over 25 years in 418-liter oak barrels, most of which are new, made by an Armagnac cooper. This long aging in wood, without any additives or filtration, develops a rare aromatic complexity and a subtle rancio, the signature of patient, artisanal expertise.

Produced in very small quantities, it is intended to be saved for an exceptional tasting, like a true collector's item!