Las Flors de la Pèira 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Las Flors de la Pèira 2020

Tasting

Colour

This Las Flors de la Pèira reveals an intense, deep red hue, a sign of the fine concentration that comes from the blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.

Nose

The nose opens on ripe black fruits, supported by hints of garrigue, lavender and liquorice. Touches of sweet spice and toasty notes, imparted by the oak ageing, complete this aromatic bouquet.

Palate

The palate is full and rich, driven by a warm, generous texture balanced by a welcome freshness. The ripe, polished tannins blend harmoniously into a long, remarkably pure finish.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine is an ideal partner for grilled or roasted red meats, lamb or mutton, as well as stews with Provençal flavours. It also pairs very well with game and mature cheeses, or with grilled vegetables seasoned with Mediterranean herbs.

Serving and Cellaring

Las Flors de la Pèira 2020 is best enjoyed between 15 and 18°C. We recommend opening it about an hour before serving to allow it to express itself fully. With its fine tannic structure, this wine has an ageing potential of more than a decade and can be cellared until at least 2032.

Las Flors de la Pèira 2020: a red from Terrasses du Larzac, between black fruits and garrigue

The Estate

The La Pèira estate was founded in 2004 by Karine Ahton and Rob Dougan, who still run it today, in the Sainte-Brigitte area, in the heart of the Languedoc. Set on Quaternary gravel soils that are uncommon in the region, the estate has made a name for itself with its rigorous plot-by-plot approach and its ambition to produce red wines with a strong expression of terroir within the Terrasses du Larzac appellation.

The Vineyard

Las Flors de la Pèira comes exclusively from the lieu-dit Bellefeuille (Belle Fiolle), a plot distinct from the one that yields the estate's grand vin, planted on deep Quaternary gravels typical of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation. The vineyard, now farmed under certified organic agriculture, is owned by Karine Ahton and Rob Dougan.

The Vintage

The 2020 vintage unfolded in a harmonious and steady way. Winter and spring rains replenished the soils' water reserves, complemented by a few well-timed storms. The growing season proved warm and sunny, without excessive heatwaves, giving the grapes full ripeness and great purity of fruit.

Vinification and Ageing

Las Flors de la Pèira 2020 comes from hand-harvested grapes, picked into small 5 kg crates and then double-sorted. The grape varieties are vinified separately, with fermentations carried out in open vats at between 26 and 28°C and extended macerations of 30 to 35 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new and second-fill barrels, followed by 18 months of ageing in 225- and 500-litre barrels.

Grape Varieties

This blend brings together Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.