🍷 Domaine du Péras – La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge
IGP Pays d’Oc: a supple, round and fruity red wine from Languedoc
The La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge from Domaine du Péras is a red wine from the Pays d’Oc Protected Geographical Indication, produced in Languedoc, in the Hérault department. This convivial cuvée showcases an accessible style, dominated by fruit and a supple texture, ideal for everyday meals as well as moments of sharing.
Domaine du Péras is a family-owned estate located in Abeilhan, in the Hérault. Taken over by Mathieu Merlet, and later joined by his wife Laurence in 2012, the estate has grown over the years to reach approximately 43 hectares of vines. The estate produces wines representative of Languedoc, with particular attention paid to the ripeness of the grapes and the expression of the grape varieties.
The La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge cuvée combines three southern grape varieties: Syrah, Merlot and Grenache. This blend brings a fruity expression, spicy nuances and a supple tannic structure. Tasting notes describe a round and silky wine, marked by ripe red and black fruits, with spicy notes.
Easy to enjoy, the Domaine du Péras La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge naturally pairs with grilled dishes, red meats, pasta dishes and cheeses. Its approachable profile makes it a wine for friends, to be shared around a convivial table.
🔍 Key characteristics:
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Name: Domaine du Péras – La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge
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Appellation: IGP Pays d’Oc
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Producer: Domaine du Péras
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Wine region: Languedoc – Pays d’Oc
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Country: France
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Color: Red wine
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Type: Dry red wine
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Grape varieties: Syrah, Merlot and Grenache
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Alcohol content: 13.5% ABV, according to the available commercial information for this cuvée
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Volume: 75 cl
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Terroir: Languedoc vineyard in the Hérault
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Style: Supple, round, fruity and slightly spicy
👁️ Wine characteristics:
• Vintage: 2024
• Color: A deep red color with purple highlights, suggesting a young and fruity wine.
• Nose: An approachable nose marked by ripe red and black fruits, notably cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by spicy nuances.
• Palate: The attack is supple and fruity. The aromas of red and black fruits continue through a round palate, with fine and silky tannins. The spicy notes add depth without masking the cuvée's approachable character.
• Finish: Pleasant and fruity, with lingering aromas of ripe fruit and spices.
• Style: An accessible and convivial Languedoc red that emphasizes roundness, fruit and supple tannins.
🍽️ Food pairings:
The Domaine du Péras La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge pairs well with hearty dishes and convivial meals. Its roundness and fruity profile make it a good match for simple, grilled or slow-cooked cuisine.
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🥩 Red meats: Grilled ribeye, flank steak, beef skewers or steak au poivre.
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🍖 Grilled dishes and barbecue: Sausages, lamb chops and herb-marinated meats.
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🍝 Pasta dishes: Pasta with tomato sauce, meat lasagna or penne with grilled vegetables.
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🍗 Poultry: Roast chicken, herb-seasoned chicken legs or poultry served with vegetables.
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🧀 Cheeses: Tomme, young cantal or soft cheeses.
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🥓 Charcuterie: Saucisson, country pâté and charcuterie boards for sharing.
Our suggestion: Serve it with grilled ribeye accompanied by herb-roasted potatoes. The wine's ripe fruit aromas and spicy notes pair well with the grilled flavor of the meat, while its supple tannins maintain the balance of the meal.
🕰️ Tasting and storage tips:
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Serving temperature: Around 16°C, to preserve the wine's fruit and suppleness.
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Preparation: Open the bottle a few minutes before serving. A light aeration may be useful if the wine seems closed upon opening.
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Aging potential: Best enjoyed in its youth, ideally within two to three years of the vintage, to appreciate its fruity expression. This is a general guideline and not an official recommendation specific to the 2024 vintage.
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Storage: Keep the bottle away from light, in a cool place with a stable temperature, avoiding significant fluctuations.
🌿 Terroir and winemaking:
Domaine du Péras is located in Abeilhan, in the Hérault, in the heart of the Languedoc vineyard. The Mediterranean climate, characterized by abundant sunshine and often hot, dry summers, promotes grape ripeness and contributes to the aromatic richness of the region's wines.
The La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge cuvée is based on a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Grenache. Syrah contributes structure and spicy nuances, Merlot adds roundness and fruit, while Grenache contributes to the overall generosity.
🌱 An estate rooted in the Languedoc vineyard:
Domaine du Péras is a family-owned estate in the Hérault. Under the management of Mathieu and Laurence Merlet, the vineyard has grown to approximately 43 hectares, producing wines that showcase grape varieties suited to the Mediterranean climate.
Some of the estate's commercial sheets mention a commitment to the environment and High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. This certification covers farming practices and the management of biodiversity, fertilization and phytosanitary strategy.
HVE certification should not be confused with organic farming. Unless specifically confirmed on the 2024 vintage label, this wine should not be presented as organic.
🍷 Why choose Domaine du Péras La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge?
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An IGP Pays d’Oc from the Languedoc vineyard.
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A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Grenache.
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Approachable aromas of red and black fruits accompanied by spicy notes.
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A round and supple palate, with fine and silky tannins.
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A convivial wine, easy to pair with grilled dishes and everyday meals.
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A cuvée suited for meals with friends, barbecues and charcuterie boards.
The Domaine du Péras La Guerre des Bouchons Rouge will appeal to lovers of approachable, fruity red wines. Its roundness, spicy notes and suppleness make it a natural companion for grilled dishes, pasta dishes and convivial meals.
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