Leon Barral, Faugeres "Valiniere", 2019 round and rich while the wine’s natural acidity

while the wine’s natural acidity gives it freshness and lift

because playing by the book was never the point

it’s named for founder Paul Gerrie’s mother and stands as a cornerstone of Cristom’s identity

Somewhere between Amontillado and Oloroso in style

with subtle notes of tobacco and leather that speak to the age and character of this Nebbiolo

Leon Barral, Faugeres "Valiniere", 2019 round and rich while the wine’s natural acidityLon Barral crafts this Faugres from old Mourvedre (80%) and Syrah (20%) vines on schist soils, farmed biodynamically since the 1990s. The Valinire cuve represents his purest expression of terroirno added sulfur, native yeasts, and minimal intervention winemaking. This approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity with good aging potential.