Domaine Leon Barral JADIS Faugeres

A blend of 3 classic varietals, the Cinsault is amazing, yielding luscious aromas of confit cherry, damson and violet; the Carignan provides colour and concentration and the Grenache gives fragrant garrigue notes of laurel, bay and thyme as well as a supple mouthfeel. (12 x 75 cl)

Valiniere, named after a small stream, and made from 80% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah, has deep purple colour and a glorious nose that benefits from aeration. Strong dark fruits, warm leather, dark chocolate, fine floral notes, black olives and all the spices of the orient are evident while the wood melts into the fruit leaving behind a fabulous fierce minerality. The mouth follows the nose, conveying a suppleness, where density and power are controlled and this great red shows an acidity that completes the wine giving it equilibrium, finesse, length in the mouth as well as a capacity to age. (12 x 75 cl)

This wine is a blend of Terret Gris and Blanc with Viognier and Roussanne making up the rest. The Terret vines are 90 years old, yields are 15hl/ha with a strict triage. Fermentation takes place in cement vats with natural yeasts and a further malolactic in barrels 1/3 new and 2/3s first and second use. No filtration or fining to leave a mark on this intense dry white with its mix of sherry and honey aromatics and incredibly pure citrus flecked palate. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Du Fraisse Rouge AC Faugeres from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Faugeres by Domaine Du Fraisse Faugeres

One of the top estates in Faugeres, growing predominantly Syrah on old vines, and making big, Rhone-style wines. This unwooded blend is for early drinking. (12 x 75 cl)

Dark garnet red with a powerful, intence nose dominated by the black fruits and notes of toast. (6 x 75 cl)

The vineyards of Faugeres are planted on steep-sloped schist outcrops of the Cevennes. This particular estate owes its name to a 10,000 year old meteor, which can be seen at the base of the crater. Made from roughly equal quantities of Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan and Grenache. The wine itself is a traditional meaty Faugeres with its gorgeous deep colour, heady aromas of flowering shrub, bay, balsam and serious quantities of dark smoked fruits on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)

Rose with Syrah , Grenache , Mourvedre . Light pink with a nose of crushed red fruits, it is fruity and slightly creamy on the palate with a hint of spice.

Well balanced and soft but with a real solid Faugères depth. Bright, supple and full bodied. Delicious, clean style of Merlot from one of the most naturally beautiful and balanced vineyards.