2007 Les Obriers de la Pèira, Coteaux de Languedoc

Highly respected consultant oenologist Claude Gros has really struck gold with Les Obriers de la Pèira. His secret is fairly straightforward and centres on traditional winemaking with indigenous varietals (both Carignan and Cinsault pre-date Grenache in the area). The wine is incredibly complex, with aromas of tar, roses and spicy fruit; the palate is opulent and beautifully textured, a good match, perhaps, for beef stroganoff or meat-balls………..it is completley unprecedented to be virtually allocating a Carignan/Cinsault blend to our customers, but that seems to be the case, given its tiny production and incredible demand.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)