Prieuré de Saint Jean de Bébian - Languedoc - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Crafted from the estate's oldest vines, the 2022 red Languedoc is a beautiful, sensitive, and delicate wine, predominantly featuring eighty-year-old Grenache. In a natural style with a fairly light hue, it offers an infused, finely-tuned juice that is expertly controlled. Very drinkable, pure, and delicate, this red wine promises a delightful tasting experience. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in 15-20kg crates. Whole bunch fermentation for Grenache, destemming for Cinsault. Aged for 12 months in old foudres.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange and wilted rose.

Palate:

This wine, with its infused style, offers delicate, airy flavors in a clean, digestible body.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-roasted lamb shoulder, Kefta with spices and fresh herbs, tandoori chicken skewer.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Le Prieuré de Saint-Jean de Bébian is back with a vengeance! Nestled in prime terroirs with a mosaic of soils, diverse plots, exposures, and microclimates, this iconic Languedoc estate has been evolving since 2015.

Crucial to the rise of Languedoc's renowned reds, the estate has carved out an extraordinary path, producing deep, expansive, and balanced wines. These wines were among the first to define the classic style of the region, thanks to exceptional plant material sourced from the best: Syrahs from Chave, Grenaches from Rayas, and Mourvèdres from Tempier.

Benoît Pontenier, now at the helm, crafts wines that are patiently aged, minimally manipulated, and exceptionally pure, with a refreshing and silky quality. The reds, especially, vinified with some whole clusters and aged mainly in large barrels, are floral, intense, and delicate.