2009 Coteaux du Languedoc Las Flors
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Another tour de force is the 2009 Terrasses du Larzac Las Flors de la Peira, which is 33% each Syrah and Grenache, with the rest primarily Mourvedre. Similar in style to the sexy and voluptuous 2007, yet possibly with a touch more purity (but maybe less overall density), it offers a sensational bouquet of sweet black currants, caramelized meats, licorice, black raspberries and chocolate, with an additional floral, sappy character emerging with time in the glass. Full-bodied, concentrated, yet sexy, lively and still fresh, it has terrific purity of fruit, nicely integrated acidity and a great finish. Drink this fab Terrasses du Larzac anytime over the coming decade (although it's brilliant today).
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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The 2009 La Pèira Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac Las Flors, a blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault, is stylistically closer to the grand vin than to the Les Obriers de La Pèira; it is certainly the best vintage of this cuvee I’ve tasted to date. Aged in 25% new barrels, it delivers a decidedly sexy, polished profile with creamy raspberry, currant, graphite, and floral aromas that flow to a full-bodied, plush, seamless Languedoc that is incredibly polished and rich. Possessing no hard edges and a voluptuous profile, it fleshes out beautifully with air, and while it lacks the overall intensity of its big brother, there’s no denying the similarities and this stands on its own as a great wine. Given the overall purity and balance, this is delicious now, yet should have upwards of a decade or more of longevity.
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Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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