La Chapelle de Bébian Rouge
AOC Languedoc
TERROIR
river gravels from Villafranchien and limestone of Miocène
IN THE VINEYARD
Manual grape harvest in small crates , full destemming and light crushing
VINIFICATION
each block is vinified separately by indigeneous yeasts, light pumping over for colour and tannins extraction
MATURING
in 3 years old demi muids for 12 months then 6 months in concrete tank before bottling without fining and filtration
VARIETALS
Syrah 50%, Mourvèdre 50%
SERVING
to serve at 16 °C
TASTING NOTES
Nose:
crushed strawberry,liquorice,blackcurrant and rose.
Mouth
The texture is harmoniously balanced, smooth with silky tannins on a beautiful finish emphasized by ripe fruit
AGEING POTENTIAL
5 to 10 years