Domaine Leon Barral, Cuvée Valinière, Faugères, 2013, 75cl
Tasting
Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecue, Braised beef, Boudin Galabar, Bouride from Sète, Lamb chops with rosemary, Estouffat, Soft cheese, Veal chop, Vegetable gratin, Vegetarian gratin, Pâté de Pézenas, Stew, Game pie, Trenels from Millau, Veal Marengo, Oven-baked bone marrow, Beef cheek, Stuffed peppers, charcuterie platters, grilled meats.
Wine service
- Serving temperature: 16 to 18°C
- Service: Served at room temperature, 30 minutes before serving
- Storage: to drink and to keep until 2025
- Aging potential: 20 years and more
Technical specifications
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Estate: Domaine Leon Barral
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Cuvée: Cuvée Valinière
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Appellation: AOC Faugères
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Region : Languedoc
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Color: Red
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Type: dry, still
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Vintage: 2013
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Format: Bottle of 75 CL
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Alcohol : 13.5°
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Certified organic wine
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Grape(s): 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah
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Terroir: Soil composed of deep schists. Steep slopes facing full South
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Age of the vines: From 30 to 60 years
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Harvest: Manual
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Yields: 30 hl/ha on average
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Vinification: Traditional with Burgundy punching down, maceration of 3 to 4 weeks, gentle pressing with a vertical press
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Aging: 36 months in old oak barrels, unfiltered