Domaine Leon Barral, Faugeres 2019, 1.5 L Magnum
Didier Barral is a 13th generation winemaker making magic out in Faugeres. This is his lightest and juiciest red, a blend of Carignan, Grenache, and Cinsault. Despite its lightness, this wine is ripe and opaque, velvety yet wild and earthy. A pleasure. Read more
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Languedoc-Roussillon
SUB-REGION: Faugères
VARIETAL: 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
VINTAGE: 2019
FARMING: Practicing biodynamic
SOIL: Schist
VINES: 40-70 years
WINEMAKING: Maceration takes place for 3 to 4 weeks with regular, manual punch-downs in cement tanks. After maceration, must is lightly pressed with an old, wooden, vertical basket press. Aged for 2 years in cement and stainless steel cuves
ABV: 13.5%