France - All Red Wines
France stands as the epitome of excellence when it comes to crafting red wines that showcase the diversity of terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions.
In Bordeaux, the renowned Left Bank vineyards of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion epitomize the artistry of winemaking. These prestigious estates craft red wines that blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, resulting in wines of depth, structure, and complexity. The wines from the Right Bank, such as those from Pétrus, Château Ausone, and Château Cheval Blanc, offer elegance, refinement, and a focus on Merlot as the dominant grape variety.
In Burgundy, the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune regions are home to iconic vineyards like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau. These vineyards produce world-renowned Pinot Noir wines that showcase finesse, complexity, and a captivating expression of their unique terroirs.
The Rhône Valley boasts appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Hermitage, producers like Jean-Louis Chave and Domaine Jean-Louis Grippat craft powerful and age-worthy Syrah-based wines with immense structure and complexity. Côte-Rôtie is known for its elegant and perfumed Syrah wines, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape combines a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre to create bold and full-bodied wines.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny shine with exceptional Cabernet Franc wines. Producers such as Charles Joguet and Domaine Guiberteau showcase the region's ability to craft wines of finesse, with notes of red fruits, spice, and a characteristic herbal undertone.
Finally, in the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon region is celebrated for its bold and robust red wines. Vineyards like Mas de Daumas Gassac and Domaine Gauby produce powerful and expressive wines that highlight the region's warm climate and diverse terroirs.
France - All Red Wines
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€702.52 |
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The Leon Barral Faugeres Valiniere 2016 is an exquisite blend of Mourvèdre and Syrah produced by biodiversity advocate Didier Barral. This exceptional wine hails from the Faugeres appellation in the Languedoc region of southern France, renowned for its schist-based soils. Didier's commitment to natural, biodynamic farming is evident in every sip. A robust, complex aroma of black cherries and Mediterranean herbs unfurls from the glass, preceding the balanced palate. The noted finesse and unusual freshness is courtesy of a year spent in oak foudres, enhancing overall structure. Rich, supple tannins carry through to the prolonged finish, indicative of this wine's capacity for graceful ageing. Characterising the Leon Barral Faugeres Valiniere 2016 as merely a wine would be an understatement. This phenomenal blend stands as a testament to Didier Barral’s fascinating ethos, transforming viticulture into a harmonious dance with nature. |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
In Bond
€563.00 |
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The Leon Barral Faugeres Valiniere 2016 is an exquisite blend of Mourvèdre and Syrah produced by biodiversity advocate Didier Barral. This exceptional wine hails from the Faugeres appellation in the Languedoc region of southern France, renowned for its schist-based soils. Didier's commitment to natural, biodynamic farming is evident in every sip. A robust, complex aroma of black cherries and Mediterranean herbs unfurls from the glass, preceding the balanced palate. The noted finesse and unusual freshness is courtesy of a year spent in oak foudres, enhancing overall structure. Rich, supple tannins carry through to the prolonged finish, indicative of this wine's capacity for graceful ageing. Characterising the Leon Barral Faugeres Valiniere 2016 as merely a wine would be an understatement. This phenomenal blend stands as a testament to Didier Barral’s fascinating ethos, transforming viticulture into a harmonious dance with nature. |