La Pèira

Languedoc, France

Highly respected consultant oenologist Claude Gros has really struck gold here. His secret is fairly straightforward and centres on traditional winemaking with indigenous varietals (both Carignan and Cinsault pre-date Grenache in the area). Every single wine in the versatile Pèira portfolio is an absolute stunner; from the magisterial complexity of the white, Deusyls, through to the three reds which just about sums up the spectrum of expectation of expectations from a great red wine; Les Obriers is fruity yet dense, Les Flors is rich yet magnificently intricate and La Pèira en Damaisela is a terrific vin de garde, worthy of extended cellaring.