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

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: 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.More wines for wild boar →
Roast venison with juniper Matissat's structure carries delicate game with juniper-spice register.More wines for venison →
Aged blue cheese The wine's warm spice and iron contrast salty blue.More wines for blue cheese →

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.

2006First vintage of Matissat from the Bois de Pauliau parcel
2014Terrasses 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.