While filling in the registration form, Eric de Saint Victor was surprised to find that Bandol was not included in any of the categories and that the Mouvèdre grape was not there either. He therefore ticked the "other” box and let fate take over. Two days later, his British importer told him that Pibarnon had just won a trophy. Eric didn't feel that excited. A trophy was not a medal! How important was it? The first time Pibarnon had taken part in the International Wine Challenge, it had won the Trophy for Excellence ...
