Las Flors de La Peira by La Peira en Damaisela

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, violet, Mediterranean herbs

Palate: red fruit, spice, warm stone, fine tannin

Grenache-led second wine of La Peira with 25% Syrah and smaller parts of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan; fragrant, fine, structured.

What it pairs with

Roast duck breast with cherries The wine's red-fruit aromatics match the cherry sauce.More wines for duck breast →
Slow-braised lamb shanks Las Flors' fine tannin carries the lamb fat.More wines for lamb →
Aged Comte cheese The wine's warm-stone palate echoes the cheese's nuttiness.More wines for aged hard cheese →

History

Las Flors de La Peira is the second wine of La Peira, drawing on all five permitted Terrasses du Larzac varieties. Grenache-led with 25% Syrah and small additions of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan.

2005First vintage of Las Flors
2014Terrasses du Larzac AOC granted full status

Facts

Producer: La Peira en Damaisela · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 16-18 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 40-70 at retail
Drinking window: 5-18 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Las Flors de La Peira

What does Las Flors de La Peira taste like?

Red cherry, raspberry, violet and Mediterranean herbs on the nose; red fruit, spice, warm stone and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Las Flors de La Peira?

Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.

What grapes are in Las Flors de La Peira?

All five permitted Terrasses du Larzac varieties: Grenache (lead), Syrah (~25 percent), with smaller parts of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan.

What food pairs with Las Flors de La Peira?

Roast duck breast with cherries is the canonical pairing; the wine's red-fruit aromatics match the cherry sauce. Slow-braised lamb shanks and aged Comte are equally strong matches.