This blend, composed mainly of Carignan and Syrah, takes on a whole new dimension with its savory, elegant character, generous black fruits and spices; and above all, a beautiful mineral expression from the schist soils, tamed by very careful biodynamic cultivation.
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Eye
Intense ruby color
Nose
Complex with aromas of wild black fruit, spicy nuances and leather
Mouth
Full-bodied, fleshy and dense, with structured but very fine tannins, long persistence.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before serving. If you notice a slight bubbling, decant and shake lightly.
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with meats in sauce, game, roast poultry, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
A man of strong convictions, Didier Barral is one of those who have given the most thought to working the soil, which has been installed on the estate since the early 1990s. The 33-hectare vineyard is located on schist slopes sheltered by the foothills of the Cévennes. Didier Barral has reintroduced black pigs and 70 cows (which graze from October to April in his vineyards), and has widely favored mixed farming to allow different species of flora and fauna to cohabit. The soils are not ploughed to allow animal life to develop. The winemaking philosophy is close to that of "natural" wines, with low levels of sulfur protection at bottling. There may have been deviations in certain wines, but at their best, these faugères have no equivalent. Don't you have to accept a few little flaws in the girl you love," explains Didier? The domaine didn't send us any samples this year, so we'll do a full review next year.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100 (Vintage 2019)
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The exceptional schist terroir of the Léon Barral estate plunges into the hillsides of the hamlet of Lentheric. The vineyard is enlivened by cultivation practices that encourage interaction between the animal and plant kingdoms, using plant cover, organic matter and natural fertilizers supplied by herds grazing between the rows of vines. These are the kind of practices that have taken Languedoc viticulture to the next level, and have enabled Didier Barral to place the estate among the most desirable in the region. The very free style of the wines appeals to a large number of connoisseurs and wine merchants (no sales to individuals are made at the domaine), leaving others perplexed.
Customer rating
3.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS V. Published on 27/04/2025
A divine nose, but a disturbing acidity that persists even long after opening makes me think that this wine doesn't live up to its price tag. A disappointment.
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Note and review by M. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 23/06/2025
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Note and review by M. JULIEN G. Published on 17/08/2024
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