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

Wine:

The 2022 Red Vin de France Pautel is an exciting new cuvée from the namesake plot: a parcel of Syrah planted in 1973 on gravel and gray clay soils, using an old massal selection from Beaucastel. This wine offers an impressively pure nose, concentrated yet fresh, with the classic character of Syrah, featuring smoky and peppery aromatic nuances. On the palate, it’s striking—almost reminiscent of Côte-Rôtie—with softness and charm enveloping the fine-grained tannins. An outstanding achievement and a wonderful discovery! A Selection Committee favorite, 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 reasserting its place as a Languedoc icon. Nestled in outstanding terroirs—a mosaic of soils, plots, exposures, and microclimates—this historic estate has been evolving since 2015.

A trailblazer for Languedoc reds, it helped define the region’s classic profile, producing wines that are deep, layered, and balanced. The estate’s exceptional vine material, with Syrah from Chave, Grenache from Rayas, and Mourvèdre from Tempier, adds unmatched character to each vintage.

Under the direction of Benoît Pontenier, the wines are crafted with precision and purity. The reds, partially vinified with whole clusters and aged mainly in large oak vats, reveal floral notes, depth, and refined tannins—a true testament to the region’s potential.