Domaine Peyre Rose - Oro 2004
88/100
Robert Parker
"The Peyre Rose 2004 Coteaux du Languedoc Oro, is composed mainly of Rolle, with a blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Terret, Clairette, and perhaps other obscure and indigenous varietals. Garrigue herbs, roasted walnuts, quince and mirabelle plum distillate inhabit a pungent, high-pitched, slightly but not unpleasantly oxidized nose. On the palate, it combines slightly spirituous hazelnut bitterness with sappy notes, leading to a remarkably distinct resinous, herbaceous, honeyed and stony finish." (Wine Advocate 2011 - Robert Parker) An ultra-confidential cuvée d'orfèvre
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Eye
Very deep yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Aromatic intensity of rare power. Very mineral, finely mineral with notes of candied fruit, light honeyed touches, and, with aeration, a few notes of hazelnut-like dried fruit that add a very deep dimension.
Mouth
Round and unctuous around yellow fruit. Full-bodied, rich and very persistent thanks to the Viognier with oxidative notes, but also well-balanced thanks to the tension and pep' of the Rolle. Surprisingly fresh for its age.
Serve
At 12-13°C
Drink from
2019
Apogée
2019-2024
Drink before
2029+
Guard
2029+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with flower soup, fish and white meats, cheeses, fruit...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
This farm, tucked away at the end of an impossible-to-find road, is run organically by Marlène Soria. Marlène produces three red wines dominated by Syrah: Clos des Cystes, Syrah Léone (now Belle Léone), and, since the 2003 vintage, Marlène No. 3 from a new terroir. The Cistes come from the highest part of the estate, planted on very hard, stony soil. This wine has more acidity than Belle Léone, which is planted on more crumbly rock that is easily penetrated by water: it is often the most sensual wine. Marlène N°3 is neither a third nor a second wine. The estate's third planting, it is certainly the best planted of the plots with a higher proportion of Grenache, and it is the one that benefits most from aging. The white wine, Oro, is made from 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," as the finishes are so enchanting.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2011 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
About the wine:
Peyre Rose 2004 Coteaux du Languedoc Oro, is composed mainly of Rolle, with a blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Terret, Clairette, and perhaps other obscure, indigenous varietals. Garrigue herbs, roasted walnuts, quince and mirabelle plum distillate inhabit a pungent, high-pitched, slightly but not unpleasantly oxidized nose. On the palate, it combines slightly spirituous hazelnut bitterness with sappy notes, leading to a remarkably distinct resinous, herbaceous, honeyed and stony finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 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 :
Almost 40 years ago, after a career in real estate, Marlène Soria invested in a piece 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 the success story began with the release of her first Servant white wine. Such were the foundations of one of the most exciting success stories in French viticulture. Today, the vineyards cover 30 hectares, including 10 hectares of terraced vines. Her son joined her on the estate in 2012, which is completely energy self-sufficient thanks to boreholes and solar panels, for viticulture that is 100% respectful of the surrounding environment. The style is distinctive: the wines are aged for a very long time, often more than ten years, but also very discreetly. The Oro white, unfortunately too rare, is the flagship of the Soria style. Less powerful, the reds show a fiery strength that refines with time.