Prieure Saint Jean Bebian, Prieure Rouge Size:6x1.5L Savoury rather than fruity

Savoury rather than fruity

and it was literally half by accident that any of these ended up with a profile that could be called “Kabinett

you get more structure and backbone here

anise and wisps of both red and dark currant

A brooding and inexpressive nose only grudgingly gives up notes of red currant

Prieure Saint Jean Bebian, Prieure Rouge Size:6x1.5L Savoury rather than fruityDark red. Pungent, nuanced nose combines spiced cherry, blackberry, violet, minerals, black pepper and nutmeg. Supple, fruity and stylish, with bright acidity and a flavor of dark chocolate complicated by a strong component of baking spices (nutmeg, mace). Ultimately a wine of modest flesh but very well made and refined. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins. Rather like a leaner styled Cote Rotie. My sample of the 1997 La Chapelle de Bebian, the estate