Domaine Peyre Rose : Belle Leone 2016

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Belle Leone 2016 by Peyre Rose

Tasting

Colour
This wine reveals a deep ruby hue, enhanced by delicate brown highlights that attest to its patient maturation.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is particularly expressive, giving off powerful scents of juicy dark fruit such as blackcurrant. The whole is enlivened by touches of leather and a pleasing freshness evoking peppermint and garrigue.

Palate
The attack is ample and enveloping, revealing a harmonious texture dominated by intense dark fruit flavours. The structure is underpinned by fine, slightly pronounced tannins, leading to a remarkably persistent finish.

Food and Wine Pairing
This cuvée will pair wonderfully with grilled red meats, slow-cooked dishes in sauce such as a beef daube, or a fine roast free-range chicken. It will also go perfectly with a platter of characterful matured cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring
To fully enjoy the Belle Leone 2016, we recommend decanting it one to two hours before tasting and serving it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. With exceptional potential, this wine can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2038.

The Masterful Expression of a Vin de France by Peyre Rose

The Estate
Officially founded in 1988 with its first independent vinification, Peyre Rose is an iconic estate led since its beginnings by the passionate Marlène Soria. The 24 hectares of vines are surrounded by wild garrigue. A true hallmark, the winemaker's exacting standards translate into an ecological approach that respects nature and exceptionally long ageing periods. Today, the estate enjoys international renown, offering Mediterranean wines of rare complexity.

The Vineyard
The vines used for this Vin de France flourish on the heights of a protected plateau, forming a natural bulwark amid the garrigue of the Hérault. The terroir consists mainly of very stony clay-limestone soils, mixed with friable limestone and iron-rich red clays. Keen to preserve this unique ecosystem, the estate applies the principles of organic farming and biodynamics, while also following a sustainable viticulture approach to promote local biodiversity.

Vinification and Ageing
The grapes are carefully hand-harvested before being completely destemmed. Fermentations start naturally, thanks solely to indigenous yeasts. Long macerations follow, allowing a gentle and gradual extraction. The distinctiveness of the Belle Leone 2016 then lies in its patient maturation process: it benefits from extended ageing in vat for nearly a decade, ensuring perfect integration of the tannins before bottling.

Grape Varieties
This cuvée is made from a blend of 90% Syrah, the estate's flagship grape variety, complemented by 10% Mourvèdre, which adds structure to the whole.