Domaine Peyre Rose - Belle Léone 2014
Languedoc
Red
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98/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A mythical wine to discover, a must for its complexity and length".
"Syrah Léone has become Belle Léone and is now a Vin de France. As usual, the palate is made of a host of aromatic nuances around the scents of garrigue, licorice, and a hundred types of spices. The tannin is very fine, nothing clashes in this festival". (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine Peyre Rose
Cuvée
Belle Léone (ex Syrah Léone)
Vintage
2014
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
90% Syrah, 10% Grenache
Terroirs
Stony clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, long vatting, pumping over
Breeding
Nearly 10 years in vats and 1/4 in tuns, matured in bottle
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Terracotta red dress
Nose
Evokes the warmth of the Mediterranean, with oily, vegetal aromas and notes of verbena and mint, accented by a touch of refreshing peppermint.
Mouth
Lively tension carried by well-presented tannins, density and length captivate the palate, immense persistence, masterly balance.
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2036+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef stew, red meats, roast free-range poultry, cheese platters...
Domaine Peyre Rose
Vin de France
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Syrah Léone has become Belle Léone and is now a Vin de France. As usual, the palate is made up of a host of aromatic nuances around the scents of garrigue, licorice and a hundred types of spice. The tannin is very fine, nothing clashes in this festival.
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 rock that is easily penetrated by water: it is 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
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
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
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Note and review by M. CORINNE B. Published on 19/11/2024
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