In the glass
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
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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
- 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.