Matissat by La Peira en Damaisela

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 6 to 22 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blueberry, garrigue, leather, iron

Palate: dark berry, wild herbs, iron, warm spice

Rare 100% Mourvedre cuvée from the Bois de Pauliau lieu-dit at La Peira; tiny production, structured and savoury.

What it pairs with

Wild boar pappardelle
Mourvedre's iron-leather depth meets gamey wild boar.
Roast venison with juniper
Matissat's structure carries delicate game with juniper-spice register.
Aged blue cheese
The wine's warm spice and iron contrast salty blue.

History

Matissat is the rare pure Mourvedre cuvée of La Peira, made from a single lieu-dit (Bois de Pauliau) in tiny quantities. Demonstrates the variety's potential in the Languedoc when grown at altitude.

2006: First vintage of Matissat from the Bois de Pauliau parcel
2014: Terrasses du Larzac AOC granted full status

Facts

Producer: La Peira en Damaisela · visiting guide
Grapes: Mourvedre (100%)
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 18 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 55-90 at retail
Drinking window: 6-22 from vintage
First vintage: 2006
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Matissat

What does La Peira Matissat taste like?

Blueberry, garrigue, leather and iron on the nose; dark berry, wild herbs, iron and warm spice on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink La Peira Matissat?

Drink between 6 and 22 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 2 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 10-15 years.

What grapes are in La Peira Matissat?

One hundred percent Mourvedre from the Bois de Pauliau lieu-dit. A rare pure-Mourvedre cuvée in the Languedoc.

What food pairs with La Peira Matissat?

Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing; Mourvedre's iron-leather depth meets gamey richness. Roast venison with juniper and aged blue cheese are equally strong matches.

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