Domaine Léon Barral - Faugères - Jadis - Rouge - 2019

Wine:

A trio of equal parts carignan, syrah and grenache noir, the 2019 red Faugères Jadis delights with its bright texture and floral, infused flavors. On the palate, the wine is powerful and full-bodied, with smoky, raspberry and fresh fruit flavors and velvety tannins. A wine to be reserved for game dishes or tasty meats, and ideally decanted two hours before serving.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Maceration for 1 month in whole grapes. Aged 24 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Intense red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Delicate, infused raspberry aromas mixed with floral notes.

Palate:

Powerful and lively, this wine offers a full-bodied juice with smoky flavors and hints of raspberry and fresh fruit around velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Decant 2 hours before serving between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Hunting dishes, tasty meats.

Cellar aging:

Dès aujourd'hui, jusqu'en 2029, et plus encore pour les amateurs.

It’s one of the legends of Languedoc! Determined and visionary, Didier Barral, son of Léon Barral, pioneered an innovative and organic farming method in the early 1990s, integrating both plant and animal life, always striving for an authentic expression of his schist terroirs.

This pioneering estate has spearheaded the revival of Languedoc, igniting a frenzy of boldness, hope, and the rise of great wines.