Leon Barral, Faugeres "Valiniere", 2019

Léon Barral crafts this Faugères from old Mourvedre (80%) and Syrah (20%) vines on schist soils, farmed biodynamically since the 1990s. The Valinière cuvée represents his purest expression of terroir—no added sulfur, native yeasts, and minimal intervention winemaking. This approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity with good aging potential.