Domaine Peyre Rose - Oro 2016
95/100
RVF
"An exceptional vintage!"
“Oro, exactly ten years old, with a dominant role, opens with an oxidative, woody, and candied apricot preamble, before revealing a delicately dynamic palate, infused with lovely floral notes, with a profile that is both delicate and deep, and above all, a superb, briny, and textured finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2027).
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Eye
Vibrant color, beautiful golden highlights
Nose
Aromatic intensity of a rather rare caliber, with aromas of candied fruit and subtle hints of honey, superb freshness, and delicate notes of dried fruit and almond
Palate
Straightforward and powerful, with a juicy quality that adds a delightful richness; superb length full of liveliness, and a light acidity on the finish that ties everything together
Serve
At 10°C
Open
Decant vigorously 1 hour before serving
Drink before
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it on its own or as an accompaniment to refined dishes, such as veal sweetbreads...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This vineyard, tucked away at the end of an obscure path, is farmed organically by Marlène Soria. Marlène produces three red wines dominated by Syrah: the Clos des Cystes, Syrah Léone (now known as Belle Léone), and—since the 2003 vintage—Marlène No. 3, grown on a new terroir. The Cistes grapes come from the highest part of the estate, planted on very hard, stony soils. This cuvée has higher acidity than Belle Léone, which is planted on more crumbly rocks that allow water to permeate easily: it is often the most sensual cuvée. Marlène No. 3 is neither a third nor a second wine. As the estate’s third vineyard, it is certainly the best-planted of the plots—with a higher proportion of Grenache—and is the one that benefits most from aging. As for the white wine, Oro is made from Rolle, Roussanne, and Viognier, complemented by several other Languedoc grape varieties. If one had to give Peyre Rose a synonym, it would surely be “One Thousand and One Nights,” given how enchanting its finishes are.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2027 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)
About the wine:
Oro, exactly ten years old and a dominant wine, opens with an oxidative, woody, and candied-apricot-like introduction, before revealing a delicately dynamic palate, infused with lovely floral notes, a profile that is both delicate and deep, and, above all, a superb, briny, and textured finish.
About the estate:
Almost 40 years ago, after a career in real estate, Marlène Soria purchased a plot of land in the hills above Saint-Pargoire. In the heart of the garrigue, she created her vineyard from scratch, first planting table grapes (Servant, Chasselas) and then wine grapes (Ugni Blanc, Syrah). Her first harvest was in 1988, but it was in 1993 that her success story began with the release of her first Servant white wine. Such were the foundations of one of the most inspiring success stories in French winemaking. Today, the vineyards span 30 hectares, 10 of which are planted in terraces. Her son joined her at the estate in 2012; the estate is completely energy self-sufficient thanks to wells and solar panels, enabling viticulture that is 100% respectful of the surrounding natural environment. The style is distinctive: aging is very long—often more than ten years—yet also very subtle. The Oro white, unfortunately all too rare, is the flagship of the Soria style. Less forceful, the reds display a fiery intensity that refines with age.
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