Obriers de La Peira by La Peira en Damaisela

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, garrigue, fresh flowers, salt

Palate: red berry, wild herbs, fresh tannin, savoury

Entry-level La Peira cuvée built on Cinsault and Carignan, two of the region's heritage Southern France grapes; bright, savoury and structured.

What it pairs with

Roast pork with rosemary Cinsault's fresh fruit and Carignan's herb register match the herbed pork.More wines for pork →
Mushroom-and-thyme tart Earthy mushrooms echo the savoury character.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
Charcuterie Old-vine Carignan and saucisson is a Languedoc classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →

With cheese

Roquefort Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr says Roquefort tolerates a red where many cow's milk cheeses turn bitter with tannin. A medium-bodied Terrasses du Larzac red raised in large or used wood, with cherry or plum fruit, garrigue and fine tannin, has the grip to stand up to the salt.

History

Obriers (workers in Occitan) de La Peira is the entry red of the estate, deliberately built on Cinsault and Carignan rather than the more prestigious Syrah-Grenache blends. A statement on the quality of the region's historic varieties.

2008First vintage of Obriers de La Peira
2014Terrasses du Larzac AOC achieves full status

Facts

Producer: La Peira en Damaisela · visiting guide
Grapes: Cinsault, Carignan
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 12-14 months in used French oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Obriers de La Peira

What does Obriers de La Peira taste like?

Red cherry, garrigue, fresh flowers and salt on the nose; red berry, wild herbs, fresh tannin and savoury notes on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a medium finish.

When should I drink Obriers de La Peira?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 5-7 years.

What grapes are in Obriers de La Peira?

Cinsault and Carignan, the two traditional grapes of Southern France that have been under-rated in modern times. A deliberate statement on the quality of historic Languedoc varieties.

What food pairs with Obriers de La Peira?

Roast pork with rosemary is the canonical pairing; Cinsault's fresh fruit and Carignan's herb register match the herbed pork. Mushroom-and-thyme tart and charcuterie are equally strong matches.