This blend, composed mainly of Carignan and Syrah, offers a whole new dimension with a savory and elegant character, generous black fruit and spices; and above all, a beautiful mineral expression of the schist soils, tamed by very careful biodynamic cultivation.
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Eye
Intense ruby red color
Nose
Complex with aromas of wild black fruits, spicy notes, and leather
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich and dense, with structured yet very refined tannins and a long finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before serving. If a slight effervescence is observed, decant and shake gently.
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with meat dishes in sauce, game, roasted poultry, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give an overall opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the estate:
A man of strong convictions, Didier Barral is one of those who has given the most thought to soil cultivation, having been on the estate since the early 1990s. The 33-hectare vineyard is located on schistose hillsides and slopes sheltered by the foothills of the Cévennes. Didier Barral has reintroduced black pigs and 70 cows (which graze in his vineyards from October to April) and has greatly encouraged mixed farming to encourage different species of fauna and flora to coexist. The soil is not plowed to allow animal life to develop. The philosophy behind the wines is similar to that of so-called natural wines, with low sulfur protection at bottling. There may have been some deviations in certain wines, but at their best, his Faugères wines are unparalleled. Shouldn't we accept a few small flaws in the girl we love, Didier explains? The estate did not send us any samples this year, so we will review it again next year.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2024 guide) 92/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The exceptional schist terroir of the Léon Barral estate plunges into the hillsides of the hamlet of Lentheric. The vineyard is revitalized with cultivation practices that promote interactions between the animal and plant kingdoms, using plant cover, organic matter, and natural fertilizers provided by herds grazing between the rows of vines. These practices have advanced viticulture throughout the Languedoc region and enabled Didier Barral to position the estate among the most desirable in the region. The very free style of the wines appeals to a large number of enthusiasts and wine merchants (no sales to individuals are made at the estate), leaving others perplexed.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS V. Published on 04/27/2025
A divine nose, but a disturbing acidity that lingers long after opening leads me to conclude that this wine is not worth its price. Disappointing.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 06/23/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. JULIEN G. Published on 08/17/2024
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