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Domaine Léon Barral - Faugères Valinière 2020

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Languedoc

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Red

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93/100

RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
powerful
complex
freshness
natural wine

"Unsurpassed depth and finesse!"

Didier Barral's grand cuvée is principally a blend of Mourvèdre and Syrah. It reveals superb substance, density, power, complexity, structure and incredible finesse. A great bottle with great ageing potential that should be kept for several years.

Features

Estate

Domaine Léon Barral

Cuvée

Valinière

Vintage

2020

Designation

Faugères

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

80% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah

Terroirs

Sloping schist slopes, Mediterranean climate, south-facing, sheltered by the Cévennes foothills

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

1 month maceration in whole bunches, long extraction, no sulfur added

Breeding

24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense ruby color with purplish highlights

Nose

Intense and wild, roasted and roasted notes, mixed with red berries and a hint of spice.

Mouth

Deep and complex, with well-structured, fat tannins and a long, fresh, spicy finish.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

2 hours before decanting

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with rack of lamb with tomato, pork filet mignon with olives, rabbit stew with thyme, Cantal or Roquefort cheese...

Domaine Léon Barral

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Noted domain Selected (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)

About the domain :

A man of strong convictions, Didier Barral is one of those who have given the most thought to working the soil, which has been installed on the estate since the early 1990s. The 33-hectare vineyard is located on schist slopes sheltered by the foothills of the Cévennes. Didier Barral has reintroduced black pigs and 70 cows (which graze from October to April in his vineyards), and has widely favored mixed farming to allow different species of flora and fauna to cohabit. The soils are not ploughed to allow animal life to develop. The winemaking philosophy is close to that of "natural" wines, with low levels of sulfur protection at bottling. There may have been deviations in certain wines, but at their best, these faugères have no equivalent. Don't you have to accept a few little flaws in the girl you love," explains Didier? The domaine didn't send us any samples this year, so we'll do a full review next year.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Vin noté (guide 2024) 93/100 (Millésime 2019)

Graded area (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning connoisseurs.)

About the domain :

Didier Barral has come a long way since settling on his father's schists in Lenthéric in the early 1990s. In search of an authentic expression of his terroir, he spares no effort in the vineyard. With the help of his brother Jean-Luc, this obstinate and visionary winemaker has introduced a method of cultivation that respects the ecosystem, encourages interaction between the plant and animal kingdoms, and strengthens the vine's immunity. As for the cellar, since the harvest is very healthy and the grapes of excellent constitution, ageing is "biblically" simple. Although there are no direct sales at the estate, the Barrals are happy to pass on the addresses of their faithful wine merchants. The uniqueness of Didier Barral's wines, their deeply original and nobly peasant character, make them an essential reference in the Languedoc.

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