Domaine Peyre Rose - Clos des Cistes 2003
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
RVF
"Marlène Soria's master vintage
"Languedoc Clos de Cistes 2003 is a wine of great character, reflecting the warmth of the vintage in its exuberance and fruitiness. Currants, roasted meats, plums, licorice and undergrowth give rise to a full-bodied, hedonistic and sexy Languedoc, with a full-bodied, smooth mid-palate and a clean finish." (Wine Advocate)
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Eye
Cherry color with purplish highlights
Nose
Powerful and fine, with a noble and complex aromatic evolution, with smoky, liquorice and roasted fragrances.
Mouth
Deep flavours, fine tannins, smooth and velvety to perfection
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with rack of lamb and its jus, homemade mashed potatoes with truffle butter, linguine gratin, truffle strips and foie gras....
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine 94/100
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Remarkable Grenache-dominant juice. A third dimension on the palate makes it airy, despite a slight lack of freshness and a hint of Havana on the finish.
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 ( 2015 guide) 94/100 (Great wine)
About the wine:
Languedoc Clos de Cistes 2003 is a wine of great character, reflecting the warmth of the vintage with its exuberance and fruitiness. Currants, roasted meats, plums, licorice and undergrowth give rise to a full-bodied, hedonistic and sexy Languedoc, with a full-bodied, smooth mid-palate and a clean finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 92/100
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.
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