Domaine Peyre Rose - Marlène N°3 2012
Languedoc
Red
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Drink
94/100
RVF
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96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
With its 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache composition, Marlène N°3 is the most accessible cuvée, revealing a southern nose of garrigue and stewed red and black fruits. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with a fine tannic structure, but the Grenache adds further roundness. Beautiful flavors of olives, menthol and blond tobacco and a persistence that evokes the greatness of this cuvée.
Features
Estate
Domaine Peyre Rose
Cuvée
Marlène N°3
Vintage
2012
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
65% Syrah, 35% Grenache
Terroirs
Stony clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partial destemming, long vatting, pumping over
Breeding
Several years in vats and 1/4 in foudre
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep carmine colour
Nose
Aromas of crushed red berries, coffee and sweet spices, with hints of truffles.
Mouth
On red fruits, with a spicy, peppery character, notes of garrigue and cocoa complete this Mediterranean framework.
Serve
Decant at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with prime rib, gratin dauphinois...
Domain Peyre Rose
Vin de France
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (guide 2022) 96/100 (Vintage 2011)
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
This farm, lost at the end of an untraceable road, is run by Marlène Soria using organic methods. Marlène produces three red wines predominantly from Syrah: clos-des-cistes, syrah-léone and, since the 2003 vintage, marlène-n°3 on a new terroir. Les-cistes comes from the highest part of the estate, on very hard, stony soils. This cuvée has more acidity than syrah-léone, which is planted on more friable rocks that are easily penetrated by water: it's often the most sensual cuvée. Marlène-n°3 is neither a third nor a second wine. The estate's third plantation, it is certainly the best planted of the parcels, with a higher proportion of Grenache, and is the one that gains the most from ageing. In white, oro is made with rolle, roussanne and viognier, complemented by several other Languedoc grape varieties. If Peyre Rose had to be given a synonym, it would surely be a thousand and one nights, so bewitching are the finishes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 (Vintage 2011)
Domain rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the domain :
In the heart of the garrigue, southwest of Montpellier, Marlène Soria has been writing one of the region's most inspiring wine stories for over forty years. After a career in real estate, the neo-winegrower settled in Saint-Pargoire in 1980, to get closer to plants and away from the world. A tireless pioneer, she quickly planted vines around her property. Within three years, some 17 hectares of vines had taken root. The property now totals 24. Extremely respectful viticulture was an immediate priority. At Marlène Soria, patience is the order of the day, with very long, unobtrusive maturation periods to allow the patina of time to do its work. The reds are energetic, taut and full-bodied, requiring time to calm their youthful ardor. They express a formidable paradox, between fragrant, delicate aromatics and abundant muscle. As for the white Oro, the estate's golden door, its mouthfeel is refined every year, for renewed tactile and aromatic emotions. A little rarity, as much for its unique profile as for the very small volumes produced.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 22/02/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN-FRANCOIS L. Published on 27/07/2022
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