Las Flors is best enjoyed after a few years in the bottle. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 vintages are drinking well, however they are getting harder to find in the market. The wine is a blend consisting typically of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre.
The 2006 seems to have a bit of an edge over the other vintages. Upon opening, aromas of lavender and sandalwood provide an intoxicating allure. It exhibits a wonderfully balanced palate with an acidity that expresses the influence of limestone marl substrate in the region. The velvet black raspberry fruit has layers of complexity that are continuing to resolve, suggesting that this wine has solid potential for aging for another 10 years or so.
The 2005 vintage is softer with more lush fruit and a bit less acidity, while the 2007 is made is a more "modern" style (more oak).
Las Flors de La Peira has everything one could want from a Rhone-style wine.
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