Domaine Léon Barral

Valinière Faugères Mourvedre Syrah

9.316 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Faugères, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, Pasta, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, White Rice, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.7

Wow, mouvedre is such a cool variety. This unexpected surprise has an intense expression of the classic leather and mineral character, with chaparral (garrigiue) and brambly fruit. Snuck the bottle into a screening of Chef, good times.

Wow, mouvedre is such a cool variety. This unexpected surprise has an intense expression of the classic leather and mineral character, with chaparral (garrigiue) and brambly fruit. Snuck the bottle into a screening of Chef, good times.

4 people found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
Fabian Kühlhorn

2006, men fick av oklara anledningar inte områdesklassas. Lite oxiderad doft. Dill, gräddfil, trä, mörk frukt. Mer balanserad i smaken med fattoner och integrerade chokladiga tanniner.

2006, men fick av oklara anledningar inte områdesklassas. Lite oxiderad doft. Dill, gräddfil, trä, mörk frukt. Mer balanserad i smaken med fattoner och integrerade chokladiga tanniner.

Feb 7th, 2018
Myorei

Leffervescence. The best wine of the wine pairing. The earthly taste of the barrel oak is not over-bearing but just enough to bring the roasted duck to earthly goodness.

Leffervescence. The best wine of the wine pairing. The earthly taste of the barrel oak is not over-bearing but just enough to bring the roasted duck to earthly goodness.

Mar 16th, 2017
Gregory Knaps

2013. Such a special wine. Needs a ton of aeration but this mostly Mourvèdre bottling is incredible.

2013. Such a special wine. Needs a ton of aeration but this mostly Mourvèdre bottling is incredible.

Dec 16th, 2016
Willem Booij

Really a great wine, dark fruit leather and smoke. Lovely tannins and a little spice on the pallet

Really a great wine, dark fruit leather and smoke. Lovely tannins and a little spice on the pallet

Nov 4th, 2016
Alex Mcmahon

Killer wine made in the vineyard

Killer wine made in the vineyard

Jun 20th, 2016
Adrien

2006 en 2016. Le vieillissement en magnum est tout doux. Vin encore jeune, d'une grande élégance. Bravo monsieur Dider.

2006 en 2016. Le vieillissement en magnum est tout doux. Vin encore jeune, d'une grande élégance. Bravo monsieur Dider.

Feb 18th, 2016
Igor Andronov

As this is Vin de Table there is no vintage... Unless you look at the ducks on the label... 2001

As this is Vin de Table there is no vintage... Unless you look at the ducks on the label... 2001

Sep 6th, 2014
Tomas M

Bra till fet mat. Ganska mycket fruktsyra. Fin!

Bra till fet mat. Ganska mycket fruktsyra. Fin!

Feb 22nd, 2014
Mark Cochard

Sommelier phillywine.com, Chaddsford Winery

9.2

Mark had this 7 years ago

Mark had this 7 years ago

Nov 25th, 2017