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Valinière Faugères 2020

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Voss Expert4.8
Customer4.3
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Voss Expert tasting note

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.

Violet
Violet
Clove
Clove
Plum
Plum
Earthy
Earthy
Graphite
Graphite
Black Fruit
Black Fruit

Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan

refreshing
SoftAcidityCrisp
fragrant
NeutralIntensityIntense
dry
DrySweetnessLuscious

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

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4.3

Very Good

Based on 24 customer reviews.

92%

I love it!

8%

Not for me

24

Customer

4.8

Voss Expert

Customers24 reviews
2013

Achit

·1y

Rich, full-bodied wine with a deep, bold ruby color and a complex olfactory profile of berries and leather notes. The tannins are well-integrated, and the brightness provides a lean contrast. A memorable natural wine that I highly recommend.

2019

Victir

·1y

Full-bodied red with a rich, smooth grip and a intricate array of flavors, consisting of smoked cherry, wild berry, and roasted plum, accented by spicy and fruity notes. The finale is long and brambly, with appealing ferrous undertones.

2011

Jamahl

·1y

This Mourvèdre based top cuvée of top winemaker Leon Barral is truly impressive. 2011 is a fine vintage in southern France. To fully appreciate this wine, it's recommended to decant it in a wide decanter to allow it to breathe. The wine is bursting with herbaceous notes, smoky grilled meats, black pepper, and a dense, indulgent fruit core. The grip is exceptional, with a rich, silky feel. This wine is best enjoyed with an eclectic wine-drinking experience, as it demands a certain level of sophistication to fully appreciate its complexity. A significant amount of time is required for it to mature and reach its full potential. Recommended to try.

What the web is saying

Leon Barral Valinière Faugères is praised for its rich, full-bodied nature, with complex flavors of berries, leather, and earthy undertones. While some appreciate its well-integrated tannins and sophisticated profile, others note it requires decanting and further aging. The wine's herbal, spicy, and flinty notes are consistently highlighted, offering a memorable drinking experience. Opinions vary on its balance, but its depth and complexity are widely admired.

Voss Experts4.8

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.

We are 50+ wine professionals (sommeliers, buyers, MW candidates) across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond. We review wines via blind tastings with a standardized rubric, using both 100-point and 5-star scales.
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1 / 4
4.3

Very Good

Based on 24 customer reviews.

92%

I love it!

8%

Not for me

24

Customer

4.8

Voss Expert

Customers24 reviews
2013

Achit

·1y

Rich, full-bodied wine with a deep, bold ruby color and a complex olfactory profile of berries and leather notes. The tannins are well-integrated, and the brightness provides a lean contrast. A memorable natural wine that I highly recommend.

2019

Victir

·1y

Full-bodied red with a rich, smooth grip and a intricate array of flavors, consisting of smoked cherry, wild berry, and roasted plum, accented by spicy and fruity notes. The finale is long and brambly, with appealing ferrous undertones.

2011

Jamahl

·1y

This Mourvèdre based top cuvée of top winemaker Leon Barral is truly impressive. 2011 is a fine vintage in southern France. To fully appreciate this wine, it's recommended to decant it in a wide decanter to allow it to breathe. The wine is bursting with herbaceous notes, smoky grilled meats, black pepper, and a dense, indulgent fruit core. The grip is exceptional, with a rich, silky feel. This wine is best enjoyed with an eclectic wine-drinking experience, as it demands a certain level of sophistication to fully appreciate its complexity. A significant amount of time is required for it to mature and reach its full potential. Recommended to try.

What the web is saying

Leon Barral Valinière Faugères is praised for its rich, full-bodied nature, with complex flavors of berries, leather, and earthy undertones. While some appreciate its well-integrated tannins and sophisticated profile, others note it requires decanting and further aging. The wine's herbal, spicy, and flinty notes are consistently highlighted, offering a memorable drinking experience. Opinions vary on its balance, but its depth and complexity are widely admired.

Voss Experts4.8

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.

We are 50+ wine professionals (sommeliers, buyers, MW candidates) across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond. We review wines via blind tastings with a standardized rubric, using both 100-point and 5-star scales.
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