Prieuré de Saint Jean de Bébian - Vin de France - Pautel - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Vin de France Pautel is a new cuvée from the eponymous lieu-dit: a parcel of Syrah planted in 1973 on gravelly and gray clay soils, originating from an old massal selection from Beaucastel. This wine features a very pure nose, concentrated yet fresh, with the distinctive characteristics of Syrah, offering lovely smoky and peppery aromatic nuances. The palate is striking, reminiscent of Côte-Rôtie, with a soft and charming profile supported by very fine tannins. A superb creation and a magnificent discovery! A favorite of the Selection Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in tuns.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with dark carmine undertones.

Nose:

Very pure, concentrated and fresh in a typical Syrah style with smoky, peppery notes.

Palate:

The palate is striking, with delicate tannins that underline the masterful ageing and long, subtle persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Filet mignon and roasted figs

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.