2011 Las Flors de la Pèira, Terrasses du Larzac, Coteaux de Languedoc

2011 Las Flors de la Pèira, Terrasses du Larzac, Coteaux de Languedoc

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2011 Las Flors de la Pèira, Terrasses du Larzac, Coteaux de Languedoc

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First planted by the Romans, these beautiful vineyards share the terrain with the Roquefort-producing sheep and the wild savagery of the garrigue. The “domaine” consists of a stone barn, its location almost exactly halfway between the two great properties of Grange des Pères and Mas de Daumas Gassac. In Las Flors winemaker Jérémie Depierre blends Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre: a good old-fashioned GSM in other words.

The winemaking is not especially old-fashioned, however, but the use of barrique is carefully monitored to allow the special terroir of the Terrasses du Larzac full expression, in this case a smoky, sultry expression with notes of iodine and black pepper adding extra spice.

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Wine Advocate93/100
Tasted out of bottle, the 2011 Terrasses du Larzac Las Flors de La Pèira is gorgeous. Kirsch, graphite, licorice, spice box and cured meats are just some of the nuances here, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness and depth. Still showing a kiss of oak, give it another year in bottle and drink it over the following 8-10 years.  
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About this WINE

La  Peira

La Peira

Our most exciting Languedoc find recently , La Pèira is located on the limestone plateau of the fashionable enclave of Les Terraces du Larzac.

First planted by the Romans, these beautiful vineyards share the terrain with the Roquefort-producing sheep and the wild savagery of the garrigue. The ‘Domaine’ consist of a stone barn, its location almost exactly half way between the two great properties of Grange des Pères and Mas de Daumas Gassac.

Highly respected consultant oenologist Claude Gros has really struck gold here. His secret is fairly straightforward and centres on traditional winemaking with indigenous varietals (both Carignan and Cinsault pre-date Grenache in the area).

Every single wine in the versatile Pèira portfolio is an absolute stunner; from the magisterial complexity of the white, Deusyls, through to the three reds which pretty much cover the spectrum of expectation from a great red wine; Les Obriers is fruity yet dense, Les Flors is rich yet magnificently intricate and La Pèiraen Damaisela is a terrific vin de garde, worthy of extended cellaring.

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