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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.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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After the indulgent and unabashed praise for the stupendous 2007, Messrs Dougan and Depierre must have been a little anxious about the 2008, perceived as a weaker vintage although, to be fair, anxiety does not seem to come naturally to them. And of course, there would have been little need for it with this extremely impressive sequel. Dominated by 70% Grenache, with the balance made up of a Syrah and a truly stupendous Mourvèdre the wine combines the power and elegant freshness which so distinguished its immediate forebear. A pot pourri of dark ripe fruit is harnessed by very fine tannnins and clean, mineral acidity. Licorice and bitter chocolate, courtesy of the Mourvèdre, add even greater complexity to an already rather distinguished beast.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, January 2011)
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