La Peira one of a handful of ★★★★ Domaines in France in Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2022
La Pèira one of a handful of ★★★★ Domaines in Southern France, and a select few from France itself (in Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2022). Excerpts and PDF attached below. ★★★★ is the highest-ranking awarded by the guide There are only three or so domains in our...
read moreLa Peira 2018 Vintage (part 1)
La Pèira 2018 vintage It’s been 15 years since our first harvest at La Pèira. So, this year, as well as introducing the 2018 vintage, we thought to take stock. The goal from the beginning was to be equal in vineyard practices as any of France’s finest, but to allow...
read moreLa Pèira 2018 Vintage – Las Flors de La Pèira 2018 2ÈME (part 2)
We’ve made our second wine, Las Flors de la La Pèira since 2005. For 15 vintages. As with La Pèira and all the wines a huge amount of care and attention is spent on it. As you can see it compares favourably with France’s greatest second wines: Las Flors 2ème...
read moreAndrew Jefford & Wine Scholar Guild visits La Pèira (Terrasses du Larzac)
We were delight to have Andrew Jefford and students Wine Scholar Guild for a very special visit to La Peira. Transcript: My name's Andrew Jefford, and we've come to La Peira today with a group from the Wine Scholar Guild. And we've got students from the USA,...
read moreLa Pèira Blanc & Deusyls 2019 Vintage – (La Pèira Early 2019 Vintage Releases )
La Pèira blanc 2019 and Deusyls de la Pèira 2019 (La Pèira's second white) are released a year or so earlier than their red 2019 counterparts due to a shorter elevage period. What distinguishes the La Pèira whites from many southern white wines is their capacity...
read moreObriers: Éditions Monocépage 2019 100% Cinsault (La Pèira Early 2019 Vintage Releases )
The Obriers cuvee was first bottled in 2005 as a tribute to Southern France’s most unloved (at the time) and reviled grape varieties: Cinsault and Carignan. These days both varieties are positively fashionable. As 2019 was a year of such low yields at La Pèira we...
read moreLa Pèira alongside the Terrasses du Larzac in Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2020
Delighted to see La Pèira alongside the Terrasses du Larzac make an appearance in the Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2020. The world's best-selling annual wine guide, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book (now in its 43rd year of publication) is an annual update guide....
read moreLa Peira 2017 Vintage
“THE 2017 LA PÈIRA IS BRILLIANT. THIS ESTATE CONTINUES TO FASHION SOME OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE WINES IN THE LANGUEDOC.” JEB DUNNUCK THE 2017 VINTAGE NOTES "There has been more ballyhoo about this domaine than any other since Daumas Gassac”, writes Paul Strang of La...
read moreLa Peira 2016: “Up with the finest vintages of this cuvée and a candidate for perfection” 97-99/100 Jeb Dunnuck
“Up with the finest vintages of this cuvée and a candidate for perfection” 97-99/100 Jeb Dunnuck Up with the finest vintages of this cuvée and a candidate for perfection, the 2016 Terrasses du Larzac La Peira checks in as a Syrah-dominated blend raised all in barrel....
read morePresentation of La Pèira 2016, Las Flors 2016, and Obriers
Presentation of the La Pèira 2016 Video text: La Pèira en Damaisèla is a vineyard in the Terrasses du Larzac AOC. The vineyard was set up in 2004 and the first vintage was released in 2005. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand. They are first sorted by parcel...
read moreLa Peira Blanc 2017 and Deusyls de la Peira 2017
La Pèira Blanc 2017 and Deusyls de la Pèira 2017 This year we made our first ever En Primeur release of the La Pèira blanc and the second white Deusyls de la La Pèira! Critics on the La Pèira Whites • “This is one of the best white wines I have tasted from the...
read moreLa Pèira Blanc 2017 and second white Deusyls de la Pèira 2017
La Pèira Blanc 2017 Video text" La Pèira Blanc 2017 has just been bottled. Its colour is a beautiful gold. La Pèira Blanc has a complex nose with lovely aromas of white fruits and white flowers and a hint of acacia. On the palate, it is very refreshing, very...
read moreMatissat 2016 (Terrasses du Larzac)
We are happy to present the Matissat 2016 -La Pèira's 100% Mourvèdre cuvée The most surprising point for many will be the number of bottles produced: a mere 1,300. Even with the La Pèira wine 5000 bottles (or 400 or so cases) represent the record of each vintage. As...
read more“There has been more ballyhoo about this domaine than any other since Daumas Gassac” Paul Strang on La Peira in – Languedoc Roussillon The Wines and the Wine Makers
“There has been more ballyhoo about this domaine than any other since Daumas Gassac” writes Paul Strang on La Pèira in his Languadoc Roussillon The Wines and the Wine Makers. La Peira is rated **** world class (the highest rating). The book - the most up-to-date and...
read moreMatissat 2016
Matissat 2016 Offer
The first ever En Primeur release of the the Matissat. There were 1300 bottles (or around 222 wooden cases of 6 bottles).
Reviews
“A wine I can’t get enough of is the Mourvedre-dominated Matissat from this estate, and I’ve yet to not love every vintage I’ve tasted”
Matissat 2016 95–98/100 Wine Advocate
A wine I can’t get enough of is the Mourvedre-dominated Matissat from this estate, and I’ve yet to not love every vintage I’ve tasted. The 2016 Terrasses du Larzac Matissat boasts a deep purple color as well as sensational notes of ripe dark fruits, violets, chocolate and massive chalky minerality. It’s a big wine, but it stays balanced, fresh and structured, with plenty of sweet tannin lending length and cut on the finish. I’d try a bottle right on release, and then forget it for 5-7 years, as Mourvedre has a tendency to close down shortly after release. Wine Advocate 95–98/100
“It’s up with the greatest expressions of this variety in France”
Matissat 2016 95-97/100 Jeb Dunnck
The deepest colored of the three wines in this report, the 2016 Terrasses du Larzac Matissat is a Mourvèdre-dominated cuvée raised all in barrels. This smoking good barrel sample is absolutely loaded with notions of cured meats, black currants, crushed rocks, game, and graphite. Deep, full-bodied, and powerful, it has no hard edges, a seamless texture, and building tannin. It’s up with the greatest expressions of this variety in France. Jeb Dunnuck 95-97/100
read moreLa Peira 2016 En Primeur Offer Ending Soon
La Pèira 2016 En Primeur Offer Countdown Ending soon The final countdown to the end of the La Pèira En Primeur Offer 2017 is underway. The reviews of the of the red are below (excluding the Obriers 2017). The offer can be accessed here: https://store.la-peira.com/...
read moreLa Peira 2005-2016 Wine Advocate Vertical Notes with Jeb Dunnuck
The Long Work of Many Hands Posted here are the Wine Advocates notes (from Jeb Dunnuck) as part of a La Pèira vertical tasting of the grand vin and second wine (Las Flors) spanning from 2005 to 2016. It's a decade's worth of work. "Fruit of the vine and work of human...
read moreThe Judgement of Antwerp: La Peira vs. The First Growths 2005-2015 – Young Charly Dinner
To the beautiful city of Antwerp and the wonderful portside restaurant, Het Pomphuis, for a La Pèira dinner with Young Charly. Young Charly exclusively represents the wines of Gaja, Ornellaia, Chapoutier, Champagne Gosset, Domaine Ott (to name but a few from its...
read moreLa Peira: one of a select list of estates in France to receive a ✪✪✪✪✪ rating in 10th edition Wine Behind the Label Guide
La Peira is one of a select list of estates in France to receive a ✪✪✪✪✪ (super 5 stars, restricted to the true classics, out-and-out world class) rating in the 10th edition of the Wine Behind the Label worldwide guide.
read moreLimited Edition Print: Le Vignoble de La Peira
LE VIGNOBLE DE LA PÈIRA LE PARCELLAIRE ET LES CÉPAGES To mark the 10th vintage of the current team at La Pèira we commissioned British designer, Simon Mercer, to create a limited edition print mapping the various / (with the cepages planted) where the wines are grown....
read moreLa Peira 2013 Vintage: “In contrast to elsewhere in France, 2013 was a superb vintage in Languedoc-Roussillon”
A poor vintage in most of France, perhaps uniquely, in this region, 2013 was exceptional. “In contrast to elsewhere in France, 2013 was a superb vintage in Languedoc-Roussillon.” Decanter Magazine on the 2013 Vintage. PDF of the Vintage (with Wine Reviews) here.
If in Bordeaux, 2013 was one of the hardest vintages for 30 years; in Burgundy, the second growing season from hell in a row; and a tricky vintage in the Rhône well – in our region it has been reported to be as good as the best vintages of the 80s and the 90s, and a super year for Syrah. “Certainly the best vintage since 2001”, one grower opined, summarising the consensus view.
Jeb Dunnuck, of the Wine Advocate, concurred with growers and other observers in his 2014 overview of the vintage, stating:
“While the vast majority of France struggled in 2013 with cooler, rainy conditions, the perennial sunny Languedoc and Roussillon are on track to have a good, possibly exceptional vintage. A late harvest across the region, Jérémie Depierre of La Pèira calls the vintage “great” but atypical, and goes on to say that it “combines that delicacy and youthful feeling of finesse of the 2012 – but with more the frame and body of 2011 – or even a hint of the 2010.” Claude Fonquerle of L’Oustal Blanc also says that the vintage is atypical, but comments on the silkiness and high quality of the tannin. Anne Gros of Domaine Anne Gros calls the vintage great, going on to say that there was “late maturity with excellent acidity and moderate degrees (of alcohol).” She elaborates that the vintage is “one of precision, a touch of austerity, and in the future, great concentration? a great vintage … to keep!” (The Languedoc and Roussillon: 2011, 2012 and 2013 May 1, 2014).
The vintage in précis:
read moreLa Peira Offer En Primeur 2013
At the end of last year, the ‘Who’s Who in France’ by Meininger’s Wine Business International, after citing names such as Bize Leroy, Aubert de Villaine, & the Guigal Family (along with Dubourdieu, Rolland, and Derenoncourt) made the following observation
read moreA Look at La Peira’s 2012-2013 offering
An Overview of La Pèira’s Current Release: 2012-2013
2012 was an interesting and perhaps atypical vintage at La Pèira. Jancis Robinson spoke some its qualities in her review below of the 2012, pinpointing, “lots of sinewy appeal”, “Cool and fresh”. Jeb Dunnuck of the Wine Advocate spoke of “medium to full-bodied wines”, “Pure, focused and nicely concentrated”. This vintage is matched with the 2013 bottlings of the Obriers de la Pèira, the domaine’s third wine, and the white, Deusyls de La Pèira. Both in the wonderfully exuberant primary phase at the moment.
Information about the vintages and La Pèira are set out (alongside some lovely images of the domaine) in the following brochures in English ( La Peira: Vintages 2012-2013 ) and French ( La Peira: Notre Millesime 2012-2013 ).
A summery of current reviews follows:
read moreEspeciaria de La Peira: Online store
Especiariá de La Pèira: Online store After some time, we're delighted to announce the launch of our Especiariá de La Pèira (our online store purely for the sale of unavailable vintages & large format bottling, as well as en premier offers)....
read moreJancis Robinson: La Peira vertical 2005-2013 and other Languedoc treasures
November at La Peira: The chai among the vines Photo Credit: Georges Souche “Below most significantly is an account of all vintages ever made of the grand vin of one of the Languedoc's most ambitious estates, La Pèira en Damaisèla” reports Jancis Robinson MW in her...
read moreBravo et Bonne Chance
-- Bravo et Bonne Chance Jérémie Depierre at La Pèira: Millesimes/Vintages 2005–2014 It is due to Jérémie’s hard work (often in impossible circumstances) and diligent efforts that La Pèira has been such a success since the beginning. Now, after 10 vintages, and almost...
read moreTerrasses du Larzac: France’s Oldest Viticultural Region – Southern France’s Newest Appellation
-- Terrasses du Larzac: France's Oldest Viticultural Region Southern France's Newest Appellation It’s been reported in Decanter Magazine, by the Wine Spectator, and around the world from Sweden to Hong Kong. The Terrasses du Larzac has been approved by the French...
read more“Southern France’s First Growth” – Andrew McMurray of Zachys on La Peira
- "Southern France's 'First Growth'" - Andrew McMurray of Zachys on La Peira We thought we'd post this complimentary piece written by Andrew McMurray, vice president of New York's famous Zachys. Zachys has a fascinating history. Established in 1944, it was in 1961...
read more“Easily one of the top estates in all of France”: Wine Advocate Reviews from Jeb Dunnuck of La Peira Vintages 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
This May saw Jeb Dunnuck of the Wine Advocate publish a great swathe of notes on various La Pèira vintages. Following on from his positive reviews of last year, Jeb writes of La Pèira: “Easily one of the top estates in all of France” . Excerpts from the reviews are...
read more‘Especiariá de la Pèira’ store: The La Pèira En Primeur Offer for the 2013 vintage (and other things)
A little while ago we started a small place were we could publish details of forthcoming La Pèira En Primeur offers, and offer a few items otherwise unavailable elsewhere. We named it Especiariá de la Pèira. Especiariá is the occitan word for épicerie. Occitan, of...
read moreVideo: Jeb Dunnuck looks at the La Peira 2011 vintage for the Wine Advocate (subscription required)
In advance of the much-awaited Wine Advocate reviews for the Languedoc-Roussillon, Jeb Dunnuck has recorded a video review for www.erobertparker.com looking at the La Pèira wine from the 2011 vintage (click above for link - subscription required). The wines tasted:...
read moreLa Peira’s Matissat named the Best Red Wine of France in the Lafont Presse ‘Classement des Meilleurs Vins de France’ 2014
"A legend in the making" The 2014 edition of the Lafont Presse 'Classement de Meilleurs Vins de France' has named La Pèira’s Matissat cuvee best red wine for all of France. The wine - a pure Mourvèdre - is dubbed “a legend in the making” and garners a perfect...
read moreAndrew Jefford profiles Rob Dougan in Gourmet Traveller
Andrew Jefford profiles Rob Dougan in Gourmet Traveller In an article for Gourmet Traveller (almost 10 years to the day after being last interviewed in the The Guardian newspaper), Andrew Jefford (one of the world's finest wine writers) tracks down Rob Dougan in the...
read moreLa Pèira in the The World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
-- La Pèira in The World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson -- In a week that saw La Pèira kindly categorised as, "Southern France's First Growth" by Andrew McMurray, vice president of New York's famous Zachys, we were delighted to see La...
read moreFields, Morris & Verdin Grand Portfolio Tasting 2013
Fields, Morris & Verdin Grand Portfolio Tasting Link The Sine Qua Non of the Languedoc An extraordinary reaction to the La Pèira wines yesterday at the brilliantly organised Fields, Morris & Verdin Grand Portfolio 2013 tasting at Church House in Westminster....
read moreGenius Loci: Andrew Jefford in Decanter on the La Pèira Vintages 2005-10
Genius Loci: Andrew Jefford in Decanter on the La Pèira Vintages 2005- 2010 Andrew Jefford writing at Decanter.com on a recent vertical tasting of the La Pèira vintages 2005-2010 suggests, “They could be the work of a genius”. After casting around for possibilities,...
read moreJeb Dunnuck’s The Rhone Report La Peira Reviews March 2013
-- The Rhone Report La Pèira Reviews March 2013 Rifling through The Rhone Report’s latest issue. Lots of wonderful notes from the Northern Rhône (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, St. Joseph, Cornas, Condrieu) from producers such as Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier, Guigal,...
read moreTerrasses du Larzac Regional profile by James Lawther MW in Decanter Magazine
Terrasses du Larzac Decanter Regional Profile by James Lawther MW This month's Decanter Magazine contains a profile of the Terrasses du Larzac Appellation by James Lawther MW. "The expression of Terrasses du Larzac varies subtly with each producer, but these are wines...
read moreJancis Robinson on La Peira’s Matissat: Tasting Article – Vintages 2007 to 2011
Jancis Robinson on La Pèira's Mourvèdre: Matissat and the vintages 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 “Make no mistake about it, this is a very special wine made on a very special estate.” Jancis Robinson We were fortunate to have Jancis Robinson look at La...
read moreInternational Wine Report on Las Flors de la Peira
International Wine Report on Las Flors de la Pèira 2009 -- "La Peira is considered by many to be the benchmark producer in the Languedoc. The 2009 'Las Flors de la Pèira' is just one reason for earning this reputation." Las Flors de la Pèira is La Pèira's second wine....
read moreAndrew Jefford in the FT on the Wines of the South of France, Mourvedre, and Bandol
-- Andrew Jefford writes in the FT (Financial Times) on the Wines of the South of France, Mourvèdre, and Bandol -- “the hugely seductive Matissat from La Pèira in Terrasses du Larzac” -- Writing for the FT (Financial Times) Andrew Jefford suggests, "Mourvèdre will, I...
read moreJohn Wilson’s Article in the Irish Times on the Terrasses du Larzac
John Wilson's Irish Times Article on the Terrasses du Larzac -- "La Pèira, one of the new superstars of Terrasses du Larzac" -- From the Financial Times (I think the answer lies in the soil) to the Bangkok Post (A Great Newborn from the Larzac); from Bettane &...
read moreLa Pèira’s Matissat tops Andrew Jefford’s Decanter Blind Tasting of “almost ninety of Languedoc’s finest red wines”
La Pèira’s Matissat tops Andrew Jefford’s Decanter Blind Tasting of “almost ninety of Languedoc’s finest red wines” Writing for Decanter Magazine, Andrew Jefford reports on a blind tasting of, “almost ninety of the Languedoc’s finest wines”, whereas he relates, “the...
read moreRobert Parker on La Peira
Robert Parker on La Pèira “My colleague David Schildknecht has written about this estate, which many observers consider to be the most exciting estate in the Languedoc.” Hot on the heels of bottling, allocating, and shipping the La Pèira 2010s, Robert Parker published...
read moreJeb Dunnuck’s The Rhone Report La Pèira & Languedoc-Roussillon Reviews: 2008-2009-2010 Vintages
La Pèira: The Rhone Report Reviews: 2008-2009-2010 Vintages Last week Jérémie Depierre (above) made the rather ambitious tour of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco (over five or so days with as many flights) as part of the annual European Cellars national portfolio...
read moreOld Mourvèdre – October 2005 – Last Day of our First Harvest at La Pèira (Terrasses du Larzac)
"Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read." Francis Bacon On this October day, our thoughts turn back to our first harvest in 2005 at our old chai...
read moreLa Pèira, Grange des Pères, and Domaine Gauby’s Muntada in the Wall Street Journal’s Languedoc-Roussillon tasting by Jay McInerney
Wall Street Journal - Languedoc-Roussillon Tasting - Jay McInerney Languedoc-Roussillon Tasting As we just shared this on our La Pèira site in French, thought we'd do so here. Jay McInerney, the famous author, writing in the Wall Street Journal, tackles Grange des...
read moreThe World of Fine Wine Languedoc-Roussillon tasting with Andrew Jefford, Michael Edwards and Marcel Orford-Williams
A Fascinating Overview in The World of Fine Wine A few months ago, we received a note asking why our third wine only - Obriers - was presented at the World of Fine Wine tasting of the region with the panel Andrew Jefford, Michael Edwards (his blog here), and Marcel...
read moreLa Pèira: David Schildknecht’s Wine Advocate Reviews 2008-2009
Above: La Pèira and the Languedoc-Roussillon 2009 vintage © 2011, The Wine Advocate, Inc. -- La Pèira 2009 tops the Languedoc-Roussillon -- Amid the full flurry of harvest activity, last week's publication of the Wine Advocate’s biennial Languedoc-Roussillon report...
read moreLa Pèira: Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Tasting on the 8th June
La Pèira Tasting at Berry Bros. & Rudd On the 8th June, in Berry Bros & Rudd’s historic 17th century Pickering Cellar, we have the great pleasure of presenting a few vintages of La Pèira under the watchful gaze of Simon Field MW. A list of wines (including a...
read moreLa Pèira and Gauby’s Muntada the top Languedoc-Roussillion Wines in Jeb Dunnuck’s The Rhone Report
La Pèira in Jeb Dunnuck's The Rhone Report While Montpellier may have lost against Olympique de Marseille in the Coupe de la Ligue final last week, we were somewhat consoled by the fact the La Pèira wines put in a good showing for the Herault in the latest issue of...
read moreBETTANE & DESSEAUVE 2011 : Appellation of the Year : TERRASSES DU LARZAC (Appellation de l’année)
Terrasses du Larzac: BETTANE & DESSEAUVE'S French Appellation of the Year 2011 Respected French wine critics Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve have awarded the Terrasses du Larzac French Appellation of the Year in 2011. A short (translated) quote follows below...
read moreLa Peira in Cellartracker’s top-rated Wines for 2010
Cellartracker’s top-rated Wines for 2010 We were delighted to see the La Peira 2007 make an appearance in CellarTracker's top-rated wines for 2010 (compiled by Wine-Searcher.com). Many thanks to those who took the time to review the wine and land it in such good...
read moreLa Peira Tastings: Zachys (New York), Berry Bros. & Rudd (London), European Cellars (Boston) & Others!
La Peira Tastings: Zachys (New York), Berry Bros. & Rudd (London), & European Cellars / Eric Solomon (Boston) Suddenly occurred to us, that from Boston to London, New York to København (Copenhagen), Lidingö (Sweden) to perhaps Saint-Emilion for En Primeur,...
read moreRene Gabriel (Weinwisser) entdeckt La Peira! (Terrasses du Larzac)
Rene Gabriel entdeckt La Peira! René Gabriel, the rather well-known Swiss wine critic and writer, is considered the most influential wine critic in Germany. Or as Bordoverview – to which he contributes notes – put it, the “Swiss Wine Pope”. He founded the influential...
read moreLeading Languedoc: Jancis Robinson’s/Andrew Jefford’s (FT) and Updated Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Best Producers List
Leading Languedoc: Jancis Robinson’s/Andrew Jefford’s in the FT and Updated Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Best Producers List It's rare to see three serious overviews of the Languedoc-Roussillon by major critics in as many weeks. But Andrew Jefford, David...
read moreManfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non on La Peira
Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non Manfred Krankl Samples La Peira Manfred Krankl (one of the world’s best winemakers and maker of the highly coveted and nearly impossible-to-get Sine Qua Non) fortunately - for us - found time to lay down his pruning shears and pen this...
read moreRoberson Wine Merchant’s ‘Legends of Southern France’ Tasting report in Decanter Magazine
La Peira at the 'Legends of Southern France' Tasting at Roberson Wine Merchants We were fortunate to have our comparatively youthful La Peira 06 included in the Roberson Wine Merchant's Legends of Southern France Tasting, beautifully set out in this tasting brochure...
read moreRyan O’Connell’s Languedoc Wine Site: Virgile Joly, La Peira, Daumas Gassac visit with Aimé Guibert…
Ryan O'Connell of Love That Languedoc and O'Vineyards with Parents Liz and Joe Set on bringing the Languedoc to your Laptop and Living Room Ryan O'Connell, is an extraordinary young man, who on top of making wine with his family (O’Vineyards), has an excellent site...
read more’30 Great Wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon’ tasting: La Peira tops the Languedoc in Neal Martin’s Wine Advocate & The Wine Gang’s notes
Vendanges 2009 ‘30 Great Wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon, The Experts’ Choice’ In September of this year, Sud de France, the promotional body for the Languedoc-Roussillon held a tasting dubbed ‘30 Great Wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon, The Experts' Choice' ...
read moreAndrew Jefford’s Financial Times article on the Terrasses du Larzac appellation and La Peira
Andrew Jefford's Financial Times article on the Terrasses du Larzac, La Pèira, Daumas Gassac, Grange des Peres, great domaines from the appellation... Andrew Jefford writes in the Financial Times and looks at the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, the Mondavi's venture...
read moreLa Peira: David Schildknecht’s Wine Advocate Reviews 2005-2007
David Schildknecht's Wine Advocate reviews 2005-2007 From Regional Article On La Pèira La Pèira is the property of London-based composer Robert Dougan, located between Jonquieres and Aniane, on two adjacent parcels of no known previous distinction, but to which in...
read moreFilm: An Introduction to La Peira
https://dai.ly/x8fao0 An Introduction to La Peira Video doesn't work? Too small? A larger-sized Quicktime version can be found here This little film above looks at the domaine’s beginning, and its progress so far. A recap perhaps... With some key reviews in the past...
read moreFields, Morris & Verdin’s John Hutton profile in the FT mentions La Peira
Fields, Morris & Verdin’s John Hutton profile in the Financial Times Subtitled Advising restaurateurs on their wine lists Nicholas Lander's interesting profile in this Weekend’s Financial Times had us wanting to visit Mark Hix’s Oyster and Chop House in...
read moreLa Peira | Video | Spring work | On the Vineyard and in the Winery | Terrasses du Larzac
The video below shows a little of the work in spring (2009) going on in the vineyard at La Pèira, and also in the winery. Hopefully it gives a feeling of the Terrasses du Larzac region. At the end it features a quick ascent of Mont Baudile (that overlooks La Pèira)...
read moreBottling the La Peira 2007s – Sulphur burning in an emptied 2007 Barrique
[viddler id=da4dae9d&w=494&h=320] Bottling the La Peira 2007s - Sulphur burning in an emptied 2007 Barrique A larger version of this video can be found here It's that time. After 18 months the elevage has come to an end, the blending of the 07s has been fine...
read moreMarquis Wine Cellars brings La Peira to Canada with the words “Superstar winery in the making!”
La Peira in Canada...Took a while but we finally got there... For quite some time we pestered John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars, about the wines. He's a busy man, and evidently tough to please (as this video showing his look at the 2008 vintage in...
read moreTasting in Boston, New York, San Francisco With Eric Solomon | European Cellars
UPDATED - Photos Follow Last Day of Eric Solomon | European Cellars Tasting Farewell San Francisco UPDATE - European Cellars Tasting book Before the Tasting... Before the tasting...Eric Solomon surveys the scene... Before the tasting... From Frog's Leap...
read moreOur colleague Jérémie Depierre turns 30 today
We Happy Few Our colleague Jérémie Depierre turns 30 today. We first met him in a interview situation. It was after lunch, and running late, we arrived to see him with his feet up on the desk reading a book. Nonchalant. But Monsieur Depierre is a very convincing...
read moreBerry Bros gives La Peira Property a Great Write-up (Just in time for Jeremie Depierre’s Birthday)
We really want to start posting about the work on the vineyard in 2009 but.... Jérémie Depierre, whose winemaking experiences at La Pèira have seen him change from a youth into somewhat of a battle-scarred veteran, is turning 30 on the eleventh of this month. We're...
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