Flavour Profile

Leon Barral

Leon Barral Valinière Faugères

Name: Leon Barral Valinière Faugères
Brand: Leon Barral
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

France, Languedoc-Roussillon

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.3

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Leon Barral Valinière Faugères is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Leon Barral winery in the Faugères appellation of Languedoc, France. The vineyard is situated on a steep slope with schist soils, which imparts a unique minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting, natural fermentation, and aging in oak barrels for 18 months. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. Leon Barral Valinière Faugères is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, terroir-driven wine with a distinct character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Valinière Faugères from Leon Barral is a beautiful and elegant red blend.It has a deep ruby color and a bouquet of ripe dark fruits and spices. On the palate, it offers flavors of blackberry, licorice, and hints of graphite. The tannins are well integrated, and the finish is long and lingering. It's a great choice for enjoying now or for cellaring.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Grenache

Cinsault

ORIGINS

Winery: Leon Barral

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is an expansive wine region in the south of France stretching from Nîmes and Montpellier east along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the Spanish border. It is the largest wine-producing region in the country, with a long and rich history of winemaking. The Languedoc-Roussillon region has been producing wine since the Roman Empire. It was the first region in France to produce sparkling wines, and it has been a major producer of fortified wines since the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the region was known for its sweet wines, but in the 20th century, it began to focus on producing dry wines.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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