Didier Barral, natural vigneron, became the 13th generation of his family in 1990 to farm his family estate in the hamlet of Lenthéric in the Languedoc. From the beginning of his career he was sensitive to biodynamics and biodiversity in general. But his estate is vast – 35 hectares – so Didier had to find solutions to be able to naturally fertilise his soil, manage weeds and grasses, etc. So what was his all-in-one solution? A cow, or rather a herd of them – Jersiases (an Anglo-Normand breed), which graze in his vine rows from October to April. In the winery: the vinifications are done without sulphur, and are generally hands-off, non-interventionist in spirit. The natural cellar, made without concrete or cement, but rather carved into a hillside of shale rock, provides stable temperatures all year long. It’s an old-fashioned construction, and not entirely watertight (rain often trickles in) – but it’s all part of the return to nature that earned this man such respect – and his wines such renown.
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An ‘orange’ wine (or ‘skin contact’ if you prefer) with a nose of citrus fruits, peach, and almond... Palate: powerful, with again flavours of peach and apricot, plus notes of garrigue, and huge minerality.
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A powerful Faugères, with notes of red and black fruits, and black olives... Palate: powerful, silky and luscious. An essential wine for every cellar! Wait for it if possible, it will only be better after 2/3 years.
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A cult cuvée of red fruits and spices, with toasted and roasted notes... Palate: very rich and powerful, extremely mineral. Waiting for it 3-4 years would be wise.
Notes of brioche, candied orange, raisin, and salted caramel... The palate finds a perfect balance between power and velvety smoothness, with well-integrated alcohol. A velvety sensation envelops the palate, offering a phenomenal aromatic length. Sublime pairing with almond or exotic fruit desserts.
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Blackberry, blueberry, leather, smoke, undergrowth, tobacco, black olives, spices... An aromatic intensity rarely matched. A complex and intense Faugères, with a silky, rich and powerful palate. A top-shelf cuvée! A wine to cellar for 3-4 years if possible.
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What a knockout! Every vintage, this Blanc (which is actually more of an orange wine) delights us with its notes of citrus, candied orange, honey, apricot, pear, and garrigue, with exceptional minerality. The palate is equally complex, powerful, structured, with a beautiful, long finish.
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