VdF Blanc, Domaine Leon Barral 2017

Didier Barral, a man of conviction, began running the estate in 1990, in search of authentic expressions of its soil. Helped by his brother Jean-Luc, this obstinate winemaker has created a culture of fashion to respect the ecosystem, to promote interactions between the plant and animals and enhance immunity of the vine.

The result is an incredibly elegant full-bodied white with character, energy and complexity. The appearance is clear, med amber with a golden reflex.
On the nose needs a good 15mins to open up to reveal the notes of orange peel, dried apricot, hay, tropical fruits. The palate reveals a great freshness balanced well by the acidity, adding some initial citrus notes developing into more complex flavours as caramel, honey and candied citrus, a slight oxidation and a good minerality tingling in the mouth.

A special occasion wine.

Producer   Domaine Leon Barral

Origin Faugeres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Grapes a blend of Terret Gris and Blanc (80% of the mix) with Viognier and Roussanne

Vintage 2017

Alcohol 14% ABV

Style Full body well structured macerated white

Bottle size 750ml

Winemaking 3-4 weeks  skin maceration. Fermentation takes place in cement vats with natural yeasts without  temperature control. The must is not raked (debourage) which gives the wine tannic characteristics. Further malolactic in barrels 1/3 new and 2/3s first and second use. No filtration or fining and no SO2 added

Notes Biodynamic, Natural, Organic