Domaine Barral Faugeres 2017 0.75l

The 2017 Domaine Barral Faugeres is a red wine born in the heart of the Faugeres AOC, in the vast and sunny area of ​​Languedoc, where the calcareous-sandy soils coexist with a microclimate that enhances the ripening of the grapes and gives the wine a structure that is both proud and delicate. This label is born from a family business, Domaine Barral, which preserves a tradition of vineyard care passed down through the generations and which today works with attention to resources, the hands of the winemakers and a short supply chain, favoring a sober but effective approach to vineyard management. The production philosophy is based on constant observation of the terroir and on a management oriented towards sustainability: manual harvesting at full maturity, vinification in containers that allow for controlled fermentation, minimal intervention in the cellar and an aging that respects the raw material, enhancing ripe tannins and a freshness that supports the aromatic progression. The character of Faugeres 2017 is an expression of a synergy between dark fruit, earth, and spices. The contribution of the limestone soil lends a subtle minerality, Mediterranean scrub invades the nose with aromatic herbs, graphite, and black pepper, and a light spiciness accompanies the evolution in the glass with balance and depth. On the palate, it is lively, with medium-full body, velvety tannins, and a well-integrated acidity that supports a long aromatic finish, featuring notes of black cherries, ripe plums, a hint of blueberry, and a delicate herbaceous note reminiscent of carefully cultivated vineyards. Within the producer's portfolio, Faugeres 2017 occupies a prominent position, capable of accompanying structured dishes but also of evolving with a few years of aging, representing a significant choice for those wishing to explore Faugeres beyond the first tasting and understand how a terroir can express itself with restraint and refinement. Finally, in line with the STELT positioning, it is a wine that with clarity and elegance identifies the authenticity of the terroir without giving in to excess, offering a consistent, long-lasting sensory experience ready to dialogue with a high-level table.