Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) White spices burst from the glass

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Daddy shark is on the prowl

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The ripeness of the fruit is clear

Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol 1997 (3L) White spices burst from the glassReceived 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