he named it Bernabeleva or "bear’s forest" as at the time the area was rich "with ancient bears carved from boulders to mark forests dedicated to the hunt goddess

smooth and full bodied but not overbearing

It also made sense as there is a large tree stump in the middle of this block thus a bit of a double meaning

south facing in the central zone above Soldera di Case Basse

The Pedroncelli family purchased the vineyards and small winery in 1927

Eric Texier St-Julien en St-Alban, 2021 Maule Valley he named it Bernabeleva orDark + seductive suede, standoffish blackberries, hickory sticks, menthol, dusty bramble, black plum. Palate is taught with blackberries and black cherries on a mineral slate palate. 100% Syrah from 30+ year old vines. Fermented and aged in concrete vats. Unfined unfiltered. Eric Texier is a Bordeaux native; Jovial, energetic and a fun loving person who pushes boundaries, endlessly questioning his own work and others, for the sake of moving