La Peira

Every time I get a chance to taste these wines, they bring me uncommon pleasure. They are concentrated, perfumed, fleshy, heady, allusive and beguiling. Every bottle is drained to the last drop. As I polish the glasses afterwards, I begin looking forward to the next time. ANDREW JEFFORD MW, Decanter

La Pèira, or La Pèira en Damaisèla to give it its full name, is a particularly promising enterprise in the exciting Terrasses du Larzac subregion high above the plain of the Languedoc. The illustration below shows exactly where the estate, advised by the admirable oenologist Claude Gros, is to be found. There is clearly real sensibility for the local terrain and varietal traditions....What I loved, however, was the gradual lightening up of the wine, the greater energy and  refreshment factor - with the possible exception of the 2009 wine. Make no mistake about it,  this is a very special wine made on a very special estate. JANCIS ROBINSON MW