Producer

Domaine Léon Barral

Type

Red

Vintage

2014

Appellation

AOC Faugères

Alcohol level

14%

Soils

Schist

Grape Varieties

50% Carignan, 30% Syrah, 20% Grenache

Vinification

Hand-harvested, the grapes are sorted twice: first in the vineyards and then on a vibrating table at the cellar. No destemming and vatting by gravity. Whole cluster fermentations with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks for 21 days with daily manual cap punching. Unfined and unfiltered:

Ageing

24 months in old oak barrels 228L

Viticulture

Organic and biodynamic non certified, close to natural

Tastings Notes

Voluptuous and harmonious mouth-feel, generous, displaying the suppleness of ripe fruit (plums, cherries), along with spices, touches of chocolate and green herbs. A nice acidity lends plenty of freshness, balancing out the rounded tannins. Long and tasty finish, characterized by rich earthy notes.