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

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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.
Mushroom-and-thyme tart
Earthy mushrooms echo the savoury character.
Charcuterie
Old-vine Carignan and saucisson is a Languedoc classic.

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.

2008: First vintage of Obriers de La Peira
2014: Terrasses 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.

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