2019 Domaine Léon Barral Faugères, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceABOUT THIS WINE 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 20% Cinsault. 40 70 year old vines. Schist soils. Aged for 2 years in cement and stainless steel. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Didier Barral represents the 13th generation to grow grapes in the tiny hamlet of Lenthric, deep in the heart of the Languedoc. Domaine Lon Barral is a beacon of revolutionary winegrowing: shortly after founding the domaine, Didier decided that biodynamic practices were best for his 30

and old vineyards

so there was a maceration in the press

to the vintage Cuvee du Clos des Goisses

The cellar is naturally humid and very cool

distributed large quantities of volcanic rock over the area in ancient times

followed by a very dry and rather hot summer

they have been able to combine this respect for the old with new techniques to create some truly exciting and unique wines

but our style

Following a manual harvest of Barbera grapes in the vineyards in Madonna di Como (Alba)

as they thrive in this hot

900 Bordeaux oak barrels are stored in the heart of a mountain within our cellars

roses and liquorice