Priory of Saint John of Bebian

    Prieuré Saint- Jean de Bébian  rouge
    Millésime 2017
    Prieuré de Saint-Jean de Bébian à Pézenas
    Coteaux du Languedoc

With an area of ​​32ha, the vineyard of Bébian extends in the foothills of the Cevennes, in the area of ​​Coteaux du Languedoc classified Cru Pezenas. One of the jewels of the region!
It has the particularity of being extremely fragmented. In fact, over time, only the 43 parcels representing the greatest geological interest, the best exposure, have been preserved, ie a south-southwest orientation.
For the wines, the grape varieties are composed of Syrah, a selection from Chave en Hermitage and 2ha recently planted from Beaucastel to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, from Grenache mainly from Château Rayas to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Mourvèdre from Domaine Tempier in Bandol.
They grow on arid and stony soils of 3 natures: limestone and clay-limestone of Villafranchien, basalt of volcanic flows, clay-siliceous (pebbles of white quartz and travertine / pink marble).

    Grapes:
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, on a beautiful terroir in the piedmont piscenois.

    Breeding:
Barrels of oak for 9 to 18 months by grape varieties.

    Tasting notes:
Its nose of a great classicism, the foam, the undergrowth, the cherry.
Wild on the nose, finely elegant in the mouth with melted and ample tannins.
Long and balanced. Perfect to accompany a festive dish.

   Wine style:
Elegant and racy wine.

    Food pairing:
Pigeon stuffed with Nyons olives.

    Potential of guard:
To drink by 2023.

     Analytic :
14.5% Volume
75 cl. Contains sulfites.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health.
To consume with moderation.

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