Domaine Peyre Rose : Marlène N.3 2016

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Marlène N.3 2016 from Domaine Peyre Rose

Tasting

Appearance
A deep ruby colour, enhanced by subtle brownish highlights and a bright rim, characterises this wine.

Nose
Particularly expressive, the aromatic bouquet opens with scents of juicy black fruits and crushed red berries. It gains complexity through a lovely freshness brought by nuances of undergrowth, spice and cigar, along with balsamic touches of eucalyptus and thyme.

Palate
Full-bodied, crisp and velvety all at once, the palate delivers intense flavours of black forest fruits. The texture is harmonious and silky, supported by a lovely tension. The finish is long and mentholated, marked by delicate notes of blackcurrant and superb freshness. Altogether, this defines a red wine of character, generous and particularly elegant, with fine ageing potential.

Food and Wine Pairings
This red wine pairs wonderfully with dishes of character such as hare royale, duck with figs or a fine rib of beef. It will also perfectly accompany game, red meats, as well as matured cheeses or dishes enhanced with black Périgord truffle.

Serving and Cellaring
To fully appreciate this 2016 vintage, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, after decanting for around four hours. With great ageing potential, this wine can be enjoyed until at least 2038, with a peak expected around 2031.

A Harmonious and Elegant Vin de France from Domaine Peyre Rose

The Estate
Founded in the early 1990s by Marlène Soria, its current owner, Domaine Peyre Rose has established itself as a true prestige name in the Languedoc. Located on the heights of Saint-Pargoire, this 25-hectare vineyard produces highly sought-after exceptional wines. Born from love at first sight for an isolated hermitage at the heart of the scrubland, this charismatic winemaker's winegrowing adventure was quickly praised by international critics. The estate stands out for its extremely low yields and particularly long ageing periods, resulting in cuvées with remarkable cellaring potential.

The Vineyard
The vines behind this Vin de France flourish on an isolated plateau at the heart of the scrubland, between Saint-Pargoire and Villeveyrac. The terroir consists of very stony clay-limestone soils, promoting optimal drainage and deep root growth. The vineyard is managed with an environmentally respectful approach, combining organic, biodynamic and sustainable farming practices. The grapes are hand-harvested with rigorous sorting, and yields are deliberately kept very low to ensure maximum grape concentration.

Winemaking and Ageing
The making of this wine begins with partial destemming followed by a long maceration accompanied by pump-overs, allowing for gentle extraction of aromas and tannins. The uniqueness of this cuvée lies in its exceptionally long maturation process. The wine undergoes nearly ten years of ageing, mostly in vat, with a quarter of the volume refined in foudre. This patient cellar work concludes with an extended rest in bottle before release, resulting in a wine with a complex, time-honed structure.

Grape Varieties
This wine is crafted from a blend dominated by Syrah (65%), complemented by Grenache (35%).