Saint Jean de Bébian Priory - Le Blanc 2022
The Prieuré Saint Jean de Bébian is located in Pézenas, in the Languedoc region . The estate has had several influential owners. In the 1970s, Alain Roux modernized the vineyard by introducing noble grape varieties while retaining local ones. In the 1990s, Chantal Lecouty and Jean-Claude Lebrun, former directors of the Revue du Vin de France, continued this quest for excellence. Since then, the estate has been in the hands of Russian industrialist Alexander Pumpyansky , who invested in modern equipment to vinify each plot separately. Under the direction of Benoît Pontenier since 2016, the estate has adopted a biodynamic approach , with the help of Jura winemaker Jean-François Ganevat. The estate now covers 32 hectares divided into 43 plots, offering a diversity of unique terroirs, including limestone, basalt and clay-siliceous soils.
The 2022 Blanc is a refined blend of traditional southern grape varieties (Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, etc.), revealing an elegant bouquet of white flowers, ripe citrus, and yellow-fleshed fruits, enhanced by a touch of minerality. The palate seduces with its freshness, ample texture, and beautiful aromatic complexity, balanced by a long, slightly saline finish.
A gastronomic white wine, ideal with grilled fish, shellfish, or refined Mediterranean cuisine. A vintage that perfectly expresses the expertise of the Prieuré Saint Jean de Bébian.
Grape varieties: Blend of southern grape varieties (Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, etc.)
