{"title":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"310\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eThe elegant revival of a legendary Languedoc estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eA legacy of reputation and transition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"404\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous among \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\" title=\"Languedoc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wine lovers since the \u003cstrong\u003e1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is making a remarkable comeback on the wine scene with wines of exceptional elegance. Under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eBenoît Pontenier\u003c\/strong\u003e, advised by Jura winemaker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/jean-francois-ganevat\" title=\"Jean-François Ganevat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-François Ganevat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the estate has adopted \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e viticulture, marking a significant turning point in its culture. The mastery of vinification, carried out without the use of sulphur, gives rise to wines of rare subtlety, whether white or red, embodying the finest in the Languedoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eDeep roots and a renewed vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eHowever, the estate has gone through a number of different periods. In the 1970s, \u003cstrong\u003eAlain Roux\u003c\/strong\u003e planted massal selections of top \u003cstrong\u003eRhone and Mediterranean grape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e from\u003cstrong\u003e Domaine Chave\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMouvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTempier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRayas\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1994, the estate was acquired by \u003cstrong\u003eChantal Lecouty\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Claude Brun\u003c\/strong\u003e, former directors of the \u003cstrong\u003eRevue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, who became winemakers. They produced full-bodied, sun-drenched wines at a time when the Languedoc, although considered a new Eldorado, was struggling to gain recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eA fresh start under Benoît Pontenier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003eSince 2015, \u003cstrong\u003eBenoît Pontenier\u003c\/strong\u003e has taken over the reins of the \u003cstrong\u003e19-hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, seeking to breathe new life into the estate with a renewed style. Particular care is given to the quality of the grapes, and the growing methods adopted are respectful of nature. \u003cstrong\u003eLong maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e in tuns and partial whole harvests for the reds have helped to produce wines of great purity, refreshing with delicate tannins.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-jean-2022-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Saint-Jean 2022 - Prieure Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.1\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This balanced blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache Noir is captivating with its notes of ripe red fruit, licorice, and a floral touch. Its silky texture and freshness make it an ideal companion to a grilled ribeye steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: 50% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Gris \u0026amp; 25% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":47837394043155,"sku":"PSJDBEBIANSJ22","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/46e5efa03ccbb1da48ea84f74ec970bb.jpg?v=1725583910"},{"product_id":"prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian-blanc-2022-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bebian Blanc 2022 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the estate's great white wine, a blend of Roussanne and Vermentino that perfectly encapsulates Bébian's style: substance, energy, and great finesse. The grapes are gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts, then aged for a long time on fine lees to gain depth without losing their freshness. The wine reveals white fruits, candied lemon, fennel, a touch of honey, and a superb saline backbone that prolongs the finish. A great white wine from Languedoc, capable of aging beautifully as well as accompanying noble fish or Mediterranean-inspired cuisine today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\"\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: 50% Vermentino \u0026amp; 50% Roussanne\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57326191706487,"sku":"PSJDBEBIANPSJDBB22","price":61.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/6db2a944ad6989f8650e9467f0c2026a.png?v=1785136820"},{"product_id":"saint-jean-blanc-2023-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Saint-Jean Blanc 2023 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Saint-Jean Blanc, Benoît Pontenier creates a white wine that is both free-spirited and deeply Mediterranean. Roussanne, Grenache Gris, and Chardonnay, grown on basalt and rolled pebble soils, ferment and then age for one year in old foudres, allowing the terroir to express itself without artifice. It offers beautiful depth, with notes of ripe pear, nuts, citrus zest, and dried herbs, with a full-bodied palate that remains taut. A white wine of character, precise and mouth-watering, that will accompany roasted fish as well as creamy poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\"\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: 50% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Gris, and 25% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57326191804791,"sku":"PSJDBEBIANSJBLC23","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/3fbebe3a7721ff08111e1f74f6bc3eb6.png?v=1785136825"},{"product_id":"prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian-rouge-2024-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bebian Rouge 2024 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate's historic cuvée, built around Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, in the spirit of the great massal selections planted here since the 1970s. The estate now works biodynamically, with sulfur-free winemaking, to let the great terroirs of Pézenas speak for themselves: basalt, limestone, rolled pebbles, and fluvial terraces. The wine opens with black fruits, spices, garrigue, and a slightly smoky touch. The palate is ample, deep, but kept fresh by a clean acidity that prevents any heaviness. A great Languedoc red, rooted, structured, but much finer than powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\"\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Syrah, Grenache \u0026amp; Mourvèdre\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 13.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326191870327,"sku":"BEBIANPSJDBR24","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/8c1a12d6d67ee4b1aa0a345fc72f4ea1.png?v=1785136835"},{"product_id":"pautel-2024-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Pautel 2024 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pure Syrah, from an old massal selection planted in 1973 on a gravelly Villafranchian terroir and grey clays. Fermentation is done partially with whole clusters, with aging in large oak casks which preserves the precision of the fruit without masking it. The wine opens with a very fine aromatic profile, with notes of violet, citrus, pepper, and fresh black fruits. The palate is silky, juicy, with a delicate yet well-defined texture. A Southern Syrah that avoids heaviness, more floral than massive, fresher than demonstrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Syrah\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 13.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326193738103,"sku":"BEBIANPAU24","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/78d378120751a136668cc98df23bd3ad.png?v=1785136847"},{"product_id":"les-moutons-2024-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Les Moutons 2024 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure Mourvèdre, from an old plot on fluvial terraces, with rolled pebbles and grey clays. Whole bunch vinification preserves all the energy of the grape, then twelve months of aging in foudres sets the structure without hardening it. The wine opens with black fruits, dried herbs, a hint of pepper, and that Mediterranean undertone reminiscent of garrigue without being heavy. The palate is deep, structured, yet surprisingly fresh, with tight tannins and real length. A Mourvèdre with character, more vertical than massive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Mourvèdre\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326202519927,"sku":"BEBIANLMO24","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/2b45421e9144da86cebbe61a0501b3b7.png?v=1785136850"},{"product_id":"le-rec-2024-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Le Rec 2024 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Pontenier\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure Cinsault, from old vines on a Villafranchian fluvial soil, rich in flint, quartz, marble and sand. Here, the grapes are infused for three weeks, without brutal extraction, then aged for twelve months in foudre before continuing their rest in bottle. The wine opens with a very fine red fruit, almost juicy, with a touch of sweet spices and a hint of warm stone in the background. The palate is supple, silky, but never flabby: it glides, it breathes, it remains precise. A delicate red, which shows how much structure Cinsault can have when well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Cinsault\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 12°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulphites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prieure Saint-Jean de Bébian","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57326202683767,"sku":"BEBIANREC24","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/940009df48738d63c08cd0a1cd50a579.png?v=1785136857"},{"product_id":"arnet-2022-prieure-saint-jean-de-bebian","title":"Arnet 2022 - Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bebian","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White wine made by \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoit Pontenier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Roussanne white that seeks depth rather than obviousness. Made from old vines planted on an ancient lava flow, Arnet retains this volcanic imprint in its texture: something dense, vibrant, almost smoky in the background. The estate now works biodynamically, with vinifications without the use of sulfur, in a search for precision rather than power. The wine opens with yellow fruits, dried flowers, a touch of almond and a full but well-structured palate. 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