Saint Jean de Bébian Priory (red)

Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian

2018

Languedoc AOC

France - Languedoc

        
     Grapes:

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, in a beautiful land in the piedmont piscenois.

     Ageing:
Oak barrels for 9-18 months varietals.

     Tasting Notes:

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

    Style of wine:
Stylish and elegant wine.

     Food pairing:
Pigeon stuffed with Nyons olives.

     Potential:
A drink by 2018

      Analytical:
14.5% Volume
75 cl. Contains sulfites.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health.
Consume with moderation.
"The consumption of alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, even in small amounts, can have serious consequences on the health of the child"

Covering an area of 32ha, the vineyard extends Bébian the foothills of the Cevennes, in the area of Coteaux du Languedoc Cru classified Pezenas. One of the jewels of the region!
It has the distinction of being highly fragmented. Indeed, over time, have been retained only the 43 plots representing the largest geological interest, the exhibition, a south, southwest.
For wine, the grape varieties consists of Syrah, from the mass selection in Chave in Hermitage and recently planted 2ha de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache mainly from Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Mourvedre from the Domaine Tempier Bandol.
They grow on dry and stony soils of three types: limestone, clay and limestone Villafranchian, basalt lava flows, clay loam (white quartz pebbles and travertine / pink marble).