Dynamite 2023 Pèira Levada

Dynamite 2023

An explosion of Mediterranean energy from Pèira Levada

Dynamite 2023 is a vibrant, juicy red wine made from Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault, vinified entirely in fiberglass tanks to highlight the freshness and purity of the fruit. The name says it all—this cuvée is a tribute to the raw energy of the Languedoc terroir, crafted in a pure, unfiltered style.

Vineyard Philosophy

The grapes come from organically farmed vineyards where biodiversity and low intervention guide every choice. The soils, composed of marl and limestone, combined with the breezy Mediterranean climate, ensure balanced ripening while preserving freshness and vibrancy—even in warmer vintages.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Dynamite is fermented spontaneously, with no temperature control or added sulfites. Fiberglass tanks are used to preserve the wine’s bright, unadulterated character. No fining, no filtration—just a direct, energetic expression of land and grape.

Color: Dynamite 2023 displays a bright purple-red hue, with youthful ruby reflections.
Nose: Aromas of crunchy red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and hints of pink pepper emerge on the nose.
Palate: On the palate, it is zesty, juicy, and thirst-quenching, with gentle tannins and explosive drinkability.

Technical Sheet

• Vintage: 2023

• Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault

• Region: Languedoc, France

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in fiberglass

• Aging: In fiberglass, unfiltered and unfined

• Sulfites: None added

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Pèira Levada

Nature, depth, and pure terroir in the heart of Faugères

In the heart of Languedoc, among the hills of Cabrerolles, lies Pèira Levada, a small domaine founded in 2018 by Alexandre Durand, a young winemaker inspired by a simple but radical idea: to give back to the vineyard and the wine their original voice. The name refers to the “lifted stones,” the large rocky outcrops found in the schist soils of the area, symbolizing strength and permanence.

Vineyard Philosophy

Pèira Levada’s vineyards cover about four and a half hectares, divided into small parcels between the towns of Cabrerolles and Laurens, within the Faugères AOC. The soils are a mosaic of schist, marl, and limestone, providing the wines with depth and verticality. The varieties grown are traditional southern grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre.

Alexandre works the land with organic and biodynamic practices (not certified), without tilling or herbicides, allowing spontaneous cover crops to protect and nourish the soils. The vines are carefully tended by hand, following a natural balance principle: no forcing, no irrigation, just respect for the plant’s rhythm. Harvest is manual and selective, done in small boxes to ensure intact grapes arrive at the cellar.

Winery Approach

In the winery, human intervention is minimal. Each cuvée is vinified without chemical additives, without filtration, and with zero added sulfites. Fermentations are spontaneous, driven by native yeasts, taking place in neutral vessels (fiberglass or cement tanks) to preserve the wine’s pure expression.

Grapes are sometimes destemmed, sometimes whole-cluster, depending on the parcel and grape variety. Maceration times vary year by year for each cuvée. Wines rest without unnecessary rackings and are bottled without fining or filtration to keep the fruit’s energy intact.

The Wines of Pèira Levada

Natural wines of tension and depth, children of the schist

Pèira Levada’s wines are intense, vibrant, and sharp. Each label results from a delicate balance between fruit, minerality, and lightness. There are no concessions to fashion or standardization: here, wine is the pure expression of terroir, unmasked and honest.

Emblematic cuvées such as Dynamite, The Velvet Underschiste, and Carignan Radical show a sure and consistent hand that remains faithful to the fruit and landscape. These wines are for those who love character, lively acidity, saline depth, but also a certain tactile delicacy. Wines that don’t shout but linger impressively.