Domaine Léon Barral

Faugères Carignan Blend

9.032 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Faugères, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Andrew S

Red fruits, black pepper, spices. Some crunchy tannins. A touch of meat.

Red fruits, black pepper, spices. Some crunchy tannins. A touch of meat.

Jan 3rd, 2018
Stuart Scheff

Frenchie fruit. Red currant dark berry and forest floor. A lot going on here.

Frenchie fruit. Red currant dark berry and forest floor. A lot going on here.

Nov 26th, 2018
Stuart Scheff

Frenchie Funk 👌

Frenchie Funk 👌

Nov 1st, 2017
Aaron Tan

Very reductive when opened (wish I had some copper with me then). Drank well after an hour decant, but best the day after. Smelled like olive tapenade with light soy, and dark fruits. Revealed some violet tones as the H2S/mercaptans blew away. Palate had a lovely salinity, herby and meaty. Beautiful texture. A delicious savoury drop.

Note: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, 50/30/20. Wild ferment; no racking (reduction 😬), fining, or filtering. 3-4 weeks maceration in cement tanks - punch down only, followed by aging in stainless steel and cement. Basket pressed.

Very reductive when opened (wish I had some copper with me then). Drank well after an hour decant, but best the day after. Smelled like olive tapenade with light soy, and dark fruits. Revealed some violet tones as the H2S/mercaptans blew away. Palate had a lovely salinity, herby and meaty. Beautiful texture. A delicious savoury drop.

Note: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, 50/30/20. Wild ferment; no racking (reduction 😬), fining, or filtering. 3-4 weeks maceration in cement tanks - punch down only, followed by aging in stainless steel and cement. Basket pressed.

Aug 5th, 2017
Olivier Huguenin

Du fruit, de l'élégance. On sent que ça vient du sud mais c'est super digeste.

Du fruit, de l'élégance. On sent que ça vient du sud mais c'est super digeste.

May 28th, 2017
Patrice Conxicoeur

Strong yet complex. Much too young though. Will improve greatly with age.

Strong yet complex. Much too young though. Will improve greatly with age.

May 21st, 2017
Matt Bowman

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Apr 5th, 2017
Nora Grossman

Sour cherry accents, very tasty

Sour cherry accents, very tasty

Mar 16th, 2017
Kieran Roberts

Opened up so well. Definitely a good go to south of France blend. Great food wine.

Opened up so well. Definitely a good go to south of France blend. Great food wine.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Kelly O'Mara

Chez Panisse in Berkeley

Chez Panisse in Berkeley

Jan 14th, 2017